Total births
713
Boys' name · since 1886
Lilburn
Since 1886, U.S. Social Security records show 713 babies named Lilburn, peaking in 1925. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 713
- total births
- 1886–1961
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
713 boys have been named Lilburn since 1886, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Lilburn has 713 recorded births among boys since 1886, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1886 to 1961.
- 713 total births
- 1886–1961 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
713 boys have been named Lilburn since 1886, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1961.
- 713
- total births
- 1886–1961
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Lilburn was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
38 babies were named Lilburn in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
Lilburn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lilburn's SSA record in two at 1932 and the more recent half accounts for 36% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 64%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1886, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1925 peak of 38, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lilburn at a glance
Last recorded 1961Peak year
1925
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1886
Lilburn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1886–1961
- Peak year (1925)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 76 years of records
Lilburn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Lilburn's strongest decade.
258 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Lilburn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 6
1880s
6 births
- 1890s 6
1890s
6 births
- 1900s 6
1900s
6 births
- 1910s
1910s
147 births
- 1920s
1920s
258 births
- 1930s
1930s
158 births
- 1940s 99
1940s
99 births
- 1950s 27
1950s
27 births
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 258 births (36% of all-time use).
How Lilburn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Lilburn's total volume
Lilburn vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Lilburn by state
Where Lilburn concentrates geographically, total births since 1886
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 59 | 8.3% |
| #2 | Missouri | | 34 | 4.8% |
| #3 | Arkansas | | 13 | 1.8% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 10 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Texas | | 10 | 1.4% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 6 | 0.8% |
Kentucky share of Lilburn's total US births 8.3%
Even split
59 of 713 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lilburn? ▼
713 babies have been named Lilburn since 1886. It was last recorded in 1961. The peak year was 1925 with 38 births.
When was Lilburn most popular? ▼
Lilburn was most popular in the 1920s decade with 258 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
Where is Lilburn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lilburn are Kentucky (59 births), Missouri (34 births), Arkansas (13 births).
How long has the name Lilburn been used? ▼
Records for Lilburn go back to 1886, giving 76 years of history through 1961.
What names are similar to Lilburn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lillian, Lillie, Lillard, Lilton, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lilburn's data
- Lilburn's decade-level peak was the 1920s (258 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kentucky records the most Lilburns (59 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lilburn
Nearby Names Like Lilburn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lilburn
Lillian Boy
1,429 births
Lillie Boy
873 births
Lillard Boy
541 births
Lilton Boy
210 births
Liliana Boy
156 births
Compare Lilburn side by side: Lilburn vs Lillian Lilburn vs Lillie Lilburn vs Lillard
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1886–1961 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lilburn: Baby Name Since 1886 - 713 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lilburn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lilburn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.