Lilli
Every Lilli since 1912 — 3,383 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lilli
Lilli is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,953 in 2025 with 37 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 3,383 American babies have been named Lilli. Its peak came in 2006, when 174 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 Lilli stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lilli year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | #3,953 |
| 2024 | 37 | #4,009 |
| 2023 | 31 | #4,517 |
| 2022 | 38 | #3,932 |
| 2021 | 49 | #3,278 |
| 2020 | 49 | #3,207 |
| 2019 | 51 | #3,150 |
| 2018 | 55 | #2,991 |
| 2017 | 74 | #2,450 |
| 2016 | 72 | #2,511 |
| 2015 | 72 | #2,518 |
| 2014 | 78 | #2,363 |
| 2013 | 112 | #1,821 |
| 2012 | 127 | #1,678 |
| 2011 | 155 | #1,457 |
| 2010 | 141 | #1,568 |
| 2009 | 149 | #1,525 |
| 2008 | 170 | #1,403 |
| 2007 | 148 | #1,549 |
| 2006 | 174 | #1,339 |
| 2005 | 130 | #1,570 |
| 2004 | 134 | #1,511 |
| 2003 | 134 | #1,465 |
| 2002 | 106 | #1,726 |
| 2001 | 80 | #2,083 |
| 2000 | 77 | #2,117 |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,588 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,637 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,052 |
| 1980 | 11 | #6,145 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,900 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,634 |
| 1965 | 13 | #3,655 |
| 1960 | 27 | #2,276 |
| 1955 | 26 | #2,139 |
| 1950 | 16 | #2,617 |
| 1945 | 8 | #3,548 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,937 |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Lilli
- Lilli Palmer Actor · 1914–1986
- Lilli Lehmann Singer · 1848–1929
- Lilli Carati Model · 1956–2014
- Lilli Schwarzkopf Athlete · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lilli in 2025?
Lilli ranked #3,953 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 37 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lilli?
3,383 babies have been named Lilli in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lilli most popular?
Lilli peaked in 2006, when 174 newborns received the name.
Is Lilli a boy or girl name?
Lilli is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lilli rising or falling?
Lilli is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lilli?
Well-known people named Lilli include Lilli Palmer (actor), Lilli Lehmann (singer), Lilli Carati (model).