Lilee
Every Lilee since 1997 — 957 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lilee
Lilee is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,713 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 957 American babies have been named Lilee. Its peak came in 2013, when 72 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Lilee stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lilee year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,713 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,551 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,486 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,122 |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,135 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,805 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,851 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,413 |
| 2017 | 34 | #4,271 |
| 2016 | 37 | #4,046 |
| 2015 | 37 | #4,041 |
| 2014 | 57 | #2,994 |
| 2013 | 72 | #2,499 |
| 2012 | 55 | #3,067 |
| 2011 | 67 | #2,653 |
| 2010 | 65 | #2,742 |
| 2009 | 60 | #2,914 |
| 2008 | 70 | #2,652 |
| 2007 | 49 | #3,411 |
| 2006 | 47 | #3,449 |
| 2005 | 34 | #4,163 |
| 2004 | 43 | #3,470 |
| 2003 | 25 | #5,035 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,212 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,571 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,918 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lilee in 2025?
Lilee ranked #6,713 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lilee?
957 babies have been named Lilee in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lilee most popular?
Lilee peaked in 2013, when 72 newborns received the name.
Is Lilee a boy or girl name?
Lilee is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lilee rising or falling?
Lilee is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.