Lilley
Every Lilley since 1919 — 436 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lilley
Lilley is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,206 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1919, 436 American babies have been named Lilley. Its peak came in 2008, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Lilley stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lilley year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,206 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,596 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,110 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,759 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,422 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,587 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,603 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,428 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,827 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,836 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,179 |
| 2013 | 24 | #5,588 |
| 2012 | 20 | #6,489 |
| 2011 | 29 | #4,875 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,894 |
| 2009 | 28 | #5,170 |
| 2008 | 33 | #4,600 |
| 2007 | 27 | #5,321 |
| 2006 | 18 | #7,024 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,149 |
| 2004 | 17 | #6,964 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,827 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,213 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,590 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,922 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lilley in 2025?
Lilley ranked #14,206 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lilley?
436 babies have been named Lilley in the United States since 1919, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lilley most popular?
Lilley peaked in 2008, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Lilley a boy or girl name?
Lilley is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lilley rising or falling?
Lilley is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.