Lillian is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 476,457 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 3,151 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 501 births |
Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Lillian per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1920 (10,075/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2017 (178/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2008 (21/yr).
Lillian reached its peak in 1920, when it was the #37 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.
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