Lilian is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #701 in 1998 with 34 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 90 births ranking #451. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 15.0%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 8,505 girls born was named Lilian. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.