Compare two names
Lillian and Lilian side by side: Lillian peaked in 1920 and Lilian in 2007; in 2025 they were given to 3,966 and 537 babies.
Lillian and Lilian, year by year
Girls and boys together; Lillian solid, Lilian dashed.
| Lillian | Lilian | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 3,966 | 537 |
| Rank 2025 | #57 among girls’ names | #560 among girls’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 476,457 | 20,470 |
| Peak year | 1920 | 2007 |
| Girls | 99.7% | 100% |
| Alive, estimated | 203,000 | 18,100 |
| Median age | 18 | 17 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.