Lilly Girl

Popularity: #240 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LIL-ee //ˈlɪli//

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: English: pure; Latin: lily flower

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lilly has its roots in the Latin word "lilium," which means "lily," a flower that has been associated with purity and beauty since ancient times. The transition into English occurred through the Old French form "lilie," which was adopted into Middle English as "lilie" before evolving into the modern spelling "Lilly." The name is often linked to the biblical symbolism of the lily, particularly in the context of the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus refers to the flowers of the field, emphasizing their beauty and God's provision for creation.

This biblical reference has contributed to the name's enduring significance in Christian contexts. Historically, the name Lilly has been borne by various notable figures, including saints and queens.

One prominent example is Saint Lily, a Christian martyr from the early centuries, whose legacy contributed to the name's association with virtue and faith. Additionally, the name has appeared in literature and art, often symbolizing innocence and purity, further embedding it into cultural consciousness.

The use of the name in various forms, such as Lillian and Lilian, has also been documented since the 19th century, showcasing its adaptability and appeal across different cultures and languages. Culturally, the lily flower has been a symbol of motherhood and fertility in various traditions, enhancing the name's resonance in familial contexts.

In heraldry, the lily has been used as a symbol of nobility and purity, particularly in French coats of arms, which may have influenced the name's adoption in English-speaking regions. The diminutive form "Lily" has also gained traction, often used affectionately, but the name Lilly retains its own distinct identity, rooted in historical and cultural significance.

Famous people named Lilly

In this section, you will find notable people named Lilly. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Lilly who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Lilly who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Lilly Singh is a comedian, actress, and YouTuber best known for A Little Late with Lilly Singh, How to Be a Bawse, and her YouTube channel.

Fictional characters named Lilly

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Lilly is a fictional character from the animated series The Fairly OddParents. She is a fairy who is known for her kind-hearted nature and her role in helping Timmy Turner with his wishes.

Lilly is a fictional character from the film and book series The Secret Life of Pets. She is a playful and adventurous dog who befriends the main characters in their quest for freedom.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Lilly, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

LilaLucyLenaLeahLunaLara

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lilly. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

LilaLinaLolaLanaLydiaLivia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lilly was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Lilly has ranked as high as #249 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Lilly has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lilly is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Lilly was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Lilly.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,218 0 1,218
2024 1,221 0 1,221
2023 1,202 0 1,202
2022 1,315 0 1,315
2021 1,356 0 1,356
2020 1,289 0 1,289
2019 1,553 0 1,553
2018 1,788 0 1,788
2017 1,932 0 1,932
2016 2,172 0 2,172
2015 2,325 0 2,325
2014 2,582 0 2,582
2013 2,620 0 2,620
2012 2,791 0 2,791
2011 2,873 0 2,873
2010 2,891 0 2,891
2009 2,833 0 2,833
2008 2,699 5 2,694
2007 2,407 5 2,402
2006 2,279 0 2,279
2005 1,912 5 1,907
2004 1,625 9 1,616
2003 1,188 0 1,188
2002 911 0 911
2001 782 0 782
2000 659 0 659
1999 488 0 488
1998 414 0 414
1997 332 0 332
1996 234 0 234
1995 208 0 208
1994 135 0 135
1993 127 0 127
1992 122 0 122
1991 102 0 102
1990 108 0 108
1989 103 0 103
1988 99 0 99
1987 63 0 63
1986 74 0 74
1985 73 0 73
1984 47 0 47
1983 51 0 51
1982 75 0 75
1981 70 0 70
1980 59 0 59
1979 60 0 60
1978 65 0 65
1977 61 0 61
1976 42 0 42
1975 58 0 58
1974 65 0 65
1973 68 0 68
1972 60 0 60
1971 76 0 76
1970 75 0 75
1969 75 0 75
1968 93 0 93
1967 79 0 79
1966 104 0 104
1965 120 0 120
1964 108 0 108
1963 117 0 117
1962 144 0 144
1961 157 0 157
1960 137 0 137
1959 144 0 144
1958 120 0 120
1957 148 0 148
1956 163 0 163
1955 138 0 138
1954 133 0 133
1953 127 0 127
1952 135 0 135
1951 170 0 170
1950 138 0 138
1949 129 0 129
1948 152 0 152
1947 152 0 152
1946 149 0 149
1945 140 0 140
1944 163 0 163
1943 153 0 153
1942 194 0 194
1941 197 0 197
1940 167 0 167
1939 176 0 176
1938 225 0 225
1937 187 0 187
1936 198 0 198
1935 156 0 156
1934 217 0 217
1933 209 0 209
1932 224 0 224
1931 199 0 199
1930 243 0 243
1929 253 0 253
1928 271 0 271
1927 283 0 283
1926 306 0 306
1925 282 0 282
1924 301 0 301
1923 316 0 316
1922 304 0 304
1921 339 0 339
1920 309 0 309
1919 298 0 298
1918 319 0 319
1917 298 0 298
1916 316 0 316
1915 279 0 279
1914 229 0 229
1913 179 0 179
1912 168 0 168
1911 154 0 154
1910 129 0 129
1909 125 0 125
1908 137 0 137
1907 144 0 144
1906 137 0 137
1905 130 0 130
1904 133 0 133
1903 123 0 123
1902 126 0 126
1901 105 0 105
1900 154 0 154
1899 107 0 107
1898 133 0 133
1897 86 0 86
1896 121 0 121
1895 108 0 108
1894 127 0 127
1893 114 0 114
1892 109 0 109
1891 98 0 98
1890 104 0 104
1889 95 0 95
1888 124 0 124
1887 83 0 83
1886 85 0 85
1885 80 0 80
1884 63 0 63
1883 62 0 62
1882 70 0 70
1881 55 0 55
1880 64 0 64

Top States for Lilly (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 134
11%
FL 69
6%
CA 60
5%
OH 59
5%
PA 53
4%
TN 50
4%
NC 49
4%
NY 48
4%
GA 43
4%
VA 40
3%
MI 31
3%
IL 31
3%
WA 30
3%
SC 29
2%
AZ 29
2%
MO 29
2%
IN 29
2%
CO 27
2%
KY 27
2%
NJ 26
2%
MN 24
2%
OK 23
2%
LA 21
2%
MA 20
2%
MS 20
2%
UT 20
2%
AL 18
2%
AR 16
1%
OR 16
1%
WI 15
1%
MD 13
1%
KS 12
1%
WV 10
1%
IA 10
1%
NV 10
1%
ID 10
1%
CT 10
1%
NE 8
1%
NM 8
1%
RI 5
0%
AK 5
0%
SD 5
0%
MT 5
0%