How Popular (or Rare) was Lilly in 1996?

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง England & Wales โ€ข Girl

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#375
1996 Rank
89
1996 Births
#27
Best Rank (2011)
1,950
Peak Year (2011)
22,050
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 3,326
Rarity Factor (1996)
Popularity Position
Top 8%
Among UK girls' names in 1996
Moderately Popular ยท 1 in 3,326 births

๐Ÿ“Š The Lilly Story

Lilly is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #375 in 1996 with 89 recorded births. This places Lilly in the top 8% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2011 with 1,950 births ranking #27. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 3,326 girls born was named Lilly. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996โ€“2025)

๐Ÿ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: English spelling variant  |  Meaning: lily flower

Lilly is a familiar alternative spelling of Lily with the same floral meaning. It feels bright and friendly, with a slightly fuller visual look.

The spelling gained traction as parents personalised classic flower names without changing the pronunciation. It remains one of the most recognisable Lily-family variants.

Did you know?Lilly shows how even very established flower names often develop several parallel standard spellings.
Similar namesLily, Lillie, Lili, Milly, Holly

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