Lillie
A female given name, a variant of Lily or a pet form of Lillian
Every Lillie since 1880 — 159,791 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lillie
Lillie is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #676 in 2025 with 420 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 159,791 American babies have been named Lillie. Its peak came in 1919, when 3,277 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 Lillie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lillie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 420 | #676 | — | — |
| 2024 | 418 | #683 | — | — |
| 2023 | 413 | #699 | — | — |
| 2022 | 377 | #762 | — | — |
| 2021 | 364 | #779 | — | — |
| 2020 | 388 | #720 | — | — |
| 2019 | 449 | #650 | — | — |
| 2018 | 442 | #667 | — | — |
| 2017 | 444 | #664 | — | — |
| 2016 | 495 | #608 | — | — |
| 2015 | 531 | #577 | — | — |
| 2014 | 612 | #508 | — | — |
| 2013 | 585 | #511 | — | — |
| 2012 | 622 | #496 | — | — |
| 2011 | 644 | #464 | — | — |
| 2010 | 682 | #453 | — | — |
| 2009 | 751 | #426 | — | — |
| 2008 | 653 | #485 | — | — |
| 2007 | 671 | #484 | — | — |
| 2006 | 637 | #488 | — | — |
| 2005 | 599 | #504 | — | — |
| 2004 | 500 | #572 | — | — |
| 2003 | 422 | #633 | — | — |
| 2002 | 388 | #653 | — | — |
| 2001 | 326 | #736 | — | — |
| 2000 | 301 | #760 | — | — |
| 1995 | 138 | #1,239 | — | — |
| 1990 | 116 | #1,368 | — | — |
| 1985 | 87 | #1,443 | — | — |
| 1980 | 119 | #1,147 | — | — |
| 1975 | 102 | #1,141 | — | — |
| 1970 | 202 | #733 | — | — |
| 1965 | 377 | #489 | — | — |
| 1960 | 603 | #386 | 7 | #3,526 |
| 1955 | 915 | #285 | — | — |
| 1950 | 1,320 | #202 | 8 | #2,925 |
| 1945 | 1,406 | #167 | 11 | #2,200 |
| 1940 | 1,691 | #143 | 17 | #1,719 |
| 1935 | 1,953 | #118 | 23 | #1,442 |
| 1930 | 2,368 | #111 | 22 | #1,584 |
| 1925 | 3,119 | #91 | 16 | #2,051 |
| 1920 | 3,162 | #90 | 23 | #1,623 |
| 1915 | 2,687 | #84 | 18 | #1,693 |
| 1910 | 1,824 | #54 | 6 | #1,518 |
| 1905 | 1,481 | #51 | 14 | #652 |
| 1900 | 2,004 | #40 | 14 | #690 |
| 1895 | 1,414 | #44 | 8 | #839 |
| 1890 | 1,390 | #35 | 6 | #953 |
| 1885 | 979 | #37 | 6 | #887 |
| 1880 | 647 | #34 | 5 | #1,003 |
Famous people named Lillie
- Lillie Langtry Actor · 1853–1929
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lillie mean?
A female given name, a variant of Lily or a pet form of Lillian
How popular is the name Lillie in 2025?
Lillie ranked #676 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 420 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lillie?
159,791 babies have been named Lillie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lillie most popular?
Lillie peaked in 1919, when 3,277 newborns received the name.
Is Lillie a boy or girl name?
Lillie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lillie rising or falling?
Lillie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lillie?
Well-known people named Lillie include Lillie Langtry (actor).