Lilian is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #630 in 2016 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 2016, approximately 1 in every 4,584 girls born was named Lilian. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.