Lillie

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Lily; Purity;

Background: The name Lillie comes from the English name that is a variation of 'Lily,' which refers to the flower symbolizing purity. The name itself is derived from the Latin word 'lilium,' meaning 'lily,' which further emphasizes the floral connection.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#252
Total births
159,362
Most popular decade
1910s (74,313 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-175 ranks)
Years in Top 100
48
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

0.5% male 99.5% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1880
First year births
5
First year rank
#909
Peak year
1929
Peak year births
28
Peak rank
#1,339
Most recent year
1969
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#4,404

Female

First year
1880
First year births
647
First year rank
#34
Peak year
1919
Peak year births
3,262
Peak rank
#81
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
416
Recent rank
#683

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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