Lilac
Every Lilac since 1979 — 371 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lilac
Lilac is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,131 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 371 American babies have been named Lilac. Its peak came in 2024, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lilac stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lilac year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #4,131 |
| 2024 | 44 | #3,551 |
| 2023 | 25 | #5,200 |
| 2022 | 22 | #5,741 |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,178 |
| 2020 | 24 | #5,257 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,563 |
| 2018 | 25 | #5,259 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,284 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,094 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,730 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,604 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,559 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,129 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,760 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,560 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,372 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,274 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,915 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,084 |
| 2005 | — | — |
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| 2003 | 5 | #17,267 |
| 2002 | — | — |
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| 1995 | 6 | #12,671 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lilac in 2025?
Lilac ranked #4,131 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lilac?
371 babies have been named Lilac in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lilac most popular?
Lilac peaked in 2024, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Lilac a boy or girl name?
Lilac is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lilac rising or falling?
Lilac is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.