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Lillian

LIL-yun

Top 100 ↑ Rising

✦ Meaning

“English form of Liliana, popularized in early 20th century America, combining the floral purity of lily with classic elegance.”

Popularity Over Time

Lillian US popularity rank over timeRank 486 in 1978 to rank 10 in 1900. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#10#248#4861900192019401960198020002024

Currently ranked #54 in the United States.

Origin

Latin

Syllables

2

Nicknames

LilLilyLillie

Style

ClassicRomanticFloralTimelessElegant

Famous Bearers

  • Lillian Gish (actress)
  • Lillian Bassman (photographer)
  • Lillian (Hello Dolly!)

Collections

Floral & Botanical → Two Syllables → Vintage Revival →

Similar Names

Lily

Latin Top 50

Liliana

Latin Top 100

Lilia

Italian Beautiful But Not Top 100

Lucia

Italian Top 100

Lucinda

English Rare & Uncommon

Sibling Name Ideas

Lily

Latin Top 50

Lucia

Italian Top 100

Louisa

French Beautiful But Not Top 100

Clara

Latin Top 100

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Latin origin; works universally

People Also Ask

English form of Liliana, popularized in early 20th century America, combining the floral purity of lily with classic elegance.

Lillian is currently ranked #54 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.

Popular nicknames for Lillian include Lil, Lily, Lillie.

Names that pair beautifully with Lillian include Lily, Lucia, Louisa, Clara.