Lilian is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #569 in 2011 with 71 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 90 births ranking #451. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 77.5%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 4,526 girls born was named Lilian. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.