Is Lillian a popular name?

Lillian reached a best rank of #82 in 2012 and has charted in 10 years.

Is Lillian a boy or girl name?

It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.

Girls

Best rank #82 (2012) · ranked in 10 years

Over 10 tracked years from 2008 to 2017, Lillian held a spot in the rankings.

It climbed from #100 in 2008 to #87 in 2017.

It does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).

7,176 newborns received the name Lillian in 2012, its peak year.

Lillian was most popular around 2012, making it characteristic of the 2010s generation.

If Lillian is on your shortlist, Liam, Logan, Lucas are worth a look too, given the similar sound and comparable popularity trends.

Is Lillian a popular name?: Lillian reached a best rank of #82 in 2012 and has charted in 10 years.
Where does Lillian rank now?: Lillian does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
Is Lillian a boy or girl name?: It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.
When was Lillian most popular?: Lillian peaked around 2012.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)