Lilian is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #624 in 2012 with 67 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 90 births ranking #451. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 67.5%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 4,807 girls born was named Lilian. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.