Lillian is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #573 in 1999 with 48 recorded births. This places Lillian in the top 11% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 178 births ranking #274. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 5,869 girls born was named Lillian. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Lillian is a graceful classic generally associated with the lily. It feels refined, familiar, and very easy to imagine at any age.
The name has enjoyed several waves of popularity, especially as vintage names returned to favour. It bridges floral softness and formal structure especially well.