Lilian is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #577 in 2015 with 74 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 90 births ranking #451. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 85.0%. In 2015, approximately 1 in every 4,161 girls born was named Lilian. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.