Lillien
Every Lillien since 1918 — 325 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lillien
Lillien is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,210 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 325 American babies have been named Lillien. Its peak came in 2007, when 20 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 Lillien stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lillien 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 | #14,210 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,518 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,030 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,511 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,414 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,975 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,941 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,110 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,231 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,275 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,180 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,904 |
| 2012 | 13 | #8,926 |
| 2011 | 20 | #6,470 |
| 2010 | 18 | #7,088 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,220 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,604 |
| 2007 | 20 | #6,710 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,702 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,605 |
| 2004 | 12 | #9,030 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,423 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,730 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,870 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,496 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lillien in 2025?
Lillien ranked #14,210 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 Lillien?
325 babies have been named Lillien in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lillien most popular?
Lillien peaked in 2007, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Lillien a boy or girl name?
Lillien is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lillien rising or falling?
Lillien is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.