NAME PROFILE
Lillian
Lillian is a name of Latin origin meaning 'lily'. It symbolizes purity, beauty, and renewal. The name carries a gentle, feminine charm, making it a timeless choice for many.
Key Stats
| Total births | 476,457 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1920 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 20%PA — 20%GA — 20%FL — 20%MI — 20%
Notable People
Lillian Gish (Actress, *The Birth of a Nation*) · Lillian Hellman (Playwright, *The Little Foxes*) · Lillian Russell (Famous singer and actress) · Lillian Vernon (Businesswoman, founder of Lillian Vernon Corporation) · Lillian Carter (Mother of Jimmy Carter, nurse and activist)
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