Lillian is a highly popular girls' name in United States, ranking #22 in 2010 with 6,957 recorded births. This places Lillian in the top 1% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 7,171 births ranking #25. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 517.3%. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 255 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.