Lilla
Every Lilla since 1880 — 4,440 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lilla
Lilla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,047 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 4,440 American babies have been named Lilla. Its peak came in 1918, when 85 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lilla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lilla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #5,047 |
| 2024 | 33 | #4,342 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4,939 |
| 2022 | 26 | #5,108 |
| 2021 | 22 | #5,678 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,221 |
| 2019 | 36 | #4,045 |
| 2018 | 27 | #4,949 |
| 2017 | 33 | #4,342 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,224 |
| 2015 | 40 | #3,817 |
| 2014 | 38 | #3,971 |
| 2013 | 44 | #3,547 |
| 2012 | 51 | #3,249 |
| 2011 | 41 | #3,763 |
| 2010 | 37 | #4,078 |
| 2009 | 41 | #3,841 |
| 2008 | 38 | #4,141 |
| 2007 | 44 | #3,689 |
| 2006 | 36 | #4,118 |
| 2005 | 31 | #4,436 |
| 2004 | 25 | #5,150 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,466 |
| 2002 | 20 | #5,799 |
| 2001 | 13 | #8,000 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,921 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,770 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,885 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,746 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,788 |
| 1970 | 11 | #4,932 |
| 1965 | 10 | #4,368 |
| 1960 | 8 | #4,992 |
| 1955 | 16 | #2,901 |
| 1950 | 16 | #2,616 |
| 1945 | 38 | #1,304 |
| 1940 | 27 | #1,498 |
| 1935 | 34 | #1,236 |
| 1930 | 45 | #1,110 |
| 1925 | 53 | #1,043 |
| 1920 | 76 | #828 |
| 1915 | 58 | #862 |
| 1910 | 39 | #687 |
| 1905 | 54 | #462 |
| 1900 | 57 | #444 |
| 1895 | 47 | #415 |
| 1890 | 45 | #376 |
| 1885 | 43 | #309 |
| 1880 | 35 | #262 |
Famous people named Lilla
- Lilla Cabot Perry Painter · 1848–1933
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lilla in 2025?
Lilla ranked #5,047 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lilla?
4,440 babies have been named Lilla in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lilla most popular?
Lilla peaked in 1918, when 85 newborns received the name.
Is Lilla a boy or girl name?
Lilla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lilla rising or falling?
Lilla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lilla?
Well-known people named Lilla include Lilla Cabot Perry (painter).