Total births
298
Girls' name · since 1896
Lilliemae
Lilliemae has 298 recorded births since 1896 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1916 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #13531
- among girls today
- 298
- born since 1896
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 24%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Lilliemae is the #13531 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 298 recorded since 1896.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lilliemae has been recorded 298 times among girls since 1896, currently ranked #13531 nationally and more common than 24% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1896 to 2025.
- #13531 among girls today
- 298 born since 1896
- 1910s peak decade
- 24% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Lilliemae is currently the #13531 girls' name in America, more common than 24% of girls - 298 born since 1896, peaking in the 1910s.
- #13531
- among girls today
- 298
- born since 1896
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 24%
- more common than other girls
Lilliemae vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#13531
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 24% of names given to girls today.
1910s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Lilliemae was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
20 babies were named Lilliemae in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
How Lilliemae compares
298 45th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Lilliemae's all-time total is 22% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lilliemae | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 298 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 20 | 48 | 19,840 |
Lilliemae's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lilliemae's full recorded timeline at 1923, 40% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 60% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1896, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1916 peak of 20 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lilliemae at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1916
Current rank
#13,531
Active since
1896
Lilliemae popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1896–2025
- Peak year (1916)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 130 years of records
Lilliemae by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Lilliemae's strongest decade.
105 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Lilliemae births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 24
1900s
24 births
- 1910s
1910s
105 births
- 1920s
1920s
95 births
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
- 2010s 28
2010s
28 births
- 2020s 30
2020s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 105 births (35% of all-time use).
Lilliemae by state
Where Lilliemae concentrates geographically, total births since 1896
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 15 | 5.0% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 5 | 1.7% |
South Carolina share of Lilliemae's total US births 5.0%
Even split
15 of 298 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lilliemae? ▼
Since 1896, Social Security records show 298 babies named Lilliemae. Today it holds rank #13531 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1916, with 20 births.
When was Lilliemae most popular? ▼
Lilliemae was most popular in the 1910s decade with 105 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Lilliemae most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lilliemae are South Carolina (15 births), Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Lilliemae been used? ▼
Lilliemae has been recorded in Social Security data since 1896, spanning 130 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Lilliemae? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lillian, Lily, Lillie, Lila, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lilliemae's data
- Lilliemae's decade-level peak was the 1910s (105 total births); usage has since declined to 30 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- South Carolina records the most Lilliemaes (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South Carolina 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 Lilliemae
Nearby Names Like Lilliemae
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lilliemae
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Lillie Girl
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Lila Girl
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Liliana Girl
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Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Lilliemae
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Loreen #13532
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Ileen #13529
2,152 births · Peak 1924
Lauryl #13533
186 births · Peak 1999
Angella #13528
3,581 births · Peak 1971
Wanita #13534
2,534 births · Peak 1924
Abelina #13527
581 births · Peak 1925
Stellar #13535
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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, 1896–2025 (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. "Lilliemae: #13531 Girls' Name - 298 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lilliemae. 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 Lilliemae 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.