Lilian is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #721 in 1997 with 33 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 90 births ranking #451. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 17.5%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 8,884 girls born was named Lilian. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.