Total births
541
Boys' name · since 1885
Lillard
541 babies named Lillard in U.S. Social Security records since 1885, with the highest year being 1924. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 541
- total births
- 1885–1961
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Lillard sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 541 recorded since 1885.
Social Security Administration records show Lillard recorded 541 times among boys since 1885, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1885 to 1961.
- 541 total births
- 1885–1961 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
541 boys have been named Lillard since 1885, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1961.
- 541
- total births
- 1885–1961
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Lillard was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
21 babies were named Lillard in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
Lillard's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lillard splits its recorded history at 1930: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1887 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1924 peak of 21 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lillard at a glance
Last recorded 1961Peak year
1924
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1885
Lillard popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1885–1961
- Peak year (1924)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 77 years of records
Lillard by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Lillard's strongest decade.
161 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Lillard births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 11
1880s
11 births
- 1890s 13
1890s
13 births
- 1900s 12
1900s
12 births
- 1910s
1910s
109 births
- 1920s
1920s
161 births
- 1930s
1930s
103 births
- 1940s
1940s
87 births
- 1950s 40
1950s
40 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 161 births (30% of all-time use).
How Lillard 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 Lillard's total volume
Lillard vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Lillard by state
Where Lillard concentrates geographically, total births since 1885
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tennessee | | 138 | 25.5% |
| #2 | Kentucky | | 6 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 0.9% |
Tennessee share of Lillard's total US births 25.5%
Even split
138 of 541 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lillard? ▼
Lillard has been given to 541 babies in the U.S. since 1885, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1961. 21 babies were born in 1924, its single highest year.
When was Lillard most popular? ▼
Lillard was most popular in the 1920s decade with 161 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Lillard most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lillard are Tennessee (138 births), Kentucky (6 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Lillard been used? ▼
Records for Lillard go back to 1885, giving 77 years of history through 1961.
What names are similar to Lillard? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lillian, Lillie, Lilburn, Lilton, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lillard's data
- Lillard's decade-level peak was the 1920s (161 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Tennessee records the most Lillards (138 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Tennessee 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 Lillard
Nearby Names Like Lillard
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lillard
Lillian Boy
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Lillie Boy
873 births
Lilburn Boy
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Lilton Boy
210 births
Liliana Boy
156 births
Compare Lillard side by side: Lillard vs Lillian Lillard vs Lillie Lillard vs Lilburn
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1885–1961 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lillard: Baby Name Since 1885 - 541 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lillard. 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 Lillard 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 June 2026.