Lilian
How to say it: LIL-ee-uhn · /ˈlɪliən/
Variant of Lillian, derived from Latin 'lilium' (lily flower), symbolizing purity and beauty.
Lilian was the 542nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 537 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 16% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #492 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #542 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 537 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,173 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −16% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #492 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 65 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Still close to its high point, Lilian reached fullest use in the 2010s. Use remains strong and the next few years should bring a gentle lift.
What goes with it
Soft l sounds and a floral link lend Lilian a gentle air. Clara pairs nicely alongside it.
Nicknames
- Lily
- Lil
- Lili
- Lilli
- Lillie
Honouring a Lilian in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Lilian is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, English, Finnish, French, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Lilian
- Princess Lilian, Duchess of Halland (1915–2013)Welsh model who became a member of the Swedish royal family
- Lilian Garcia (born 1966)Ring announcer and singer
- Lilian Bach (born 1975)Nigerian actress
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