#5582024 rank
2007peak year
19,912babies named Lilian since 1880
▲ +8%5-year trend
Lilian popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Lilian mean?
A form of Lillian, traditionally linked to Latin lilium 'lily', though it may also be a diminutive of Elizabeth. It was a Victorian favorite.
OriginLatin, English
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, classic
Names like Lilian
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Famous Lilians
Spellings & variants
LillianLilyanLiliane
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