Lillee
Every Lillee since 1998 — 1,085 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lillee
Lillee is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,348 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 1,085 American babies have been named Lillee. Its peak came in 2009, when 77 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Lillee stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lillee year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,348 |
| 2024 | 24 | #5,380 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,562 |
| 2022 | 35 | #4,170 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,305 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,415 |
| 2019 | 32 | #4,407 |
| 2018 | 33 | #4,290 |
| 2017 | 49 | #3,280 |
| 2016 | 55 | #3,044 |
| 2015 | 64 | #2,763 |
| 2014 | 59 | #2,909 |
| 2013 | 65 | #2,697 |
| 2012 | 74 | #2,489 |
| 2011 | 69 | #2,606 |
| 2010 | 77 | #2,443 |
| 2009 | 77 | #2,478 |
| 2008 | 50 | #3,358 |
| 2007 | 45 | #3,636 |
| 2006 | 47 | #3,450 |
| 2005 | 50 | #3,151 |
| 2004 | 28 | #4,774 |
| 2003 | 23 | #5,336 |
| 2002 | 20 | #5,800 |
| 2001 | 13 | #8,001 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,356 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lillee in 2025?
Lillee ranked #7,348 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lillee?
1,085 babies have been named Lillee in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lillee most popular?
Lillee peaked in 2009, when 77 newborns received the name.
Is Lillee a boy or girl name?
Lillee is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lillee rising or falling?
Lillee is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.