Lillith
Every Lillith since 1918 — 2,097 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lillith
Lillith is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,919 in 2025 with 101 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 2,097 American babies have been named Lillith. Its peak came in 2014, when 113 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 Lillith stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lillith year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 101 | #1,919 |
| 2024 | 85 | #2,224 |
| 2023 | 111 | #1,821 |
| 2022 | 111 | #1,836 |
| 2021 | 113 | #1,797 |
| 2020 | 109 | #1,816 |
| 2019 | 113 | #1,811 |
| 2018 | 98 | #2,003 |
| 2017 | 112 | #1,839 |
| 2016 | 112 | #1,849 |
| 2015 | 86 | #2,205 |
| 2014 | 113 | #1,815 |
| 2013 | 85 | #2,202 |
| 2012 | 81 | #2,329 |
| 2011 | 82 | #2,288 |
| 2010 | 71 | #2,577 |
| 2009 | 58 | #2,984 |
| 2008 | 54 | #3,144 |
| 2007 | 54 | #3,197 |
| 2006 | 49 | #3,347 |
| 2005 | 35 | #4,081 |
| 2004 | 38 | #3,788 |
| 2003 | 27 | #4,754 |
| 2002 | 32 | #4,039 |
| 2001 | 44 | #3,176 |
| 2000 | 33 | #3,841 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,771 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lillith in 2025?
Lillith ranked #1,919 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 101 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lillith?
2,097 babies have been named Lillith in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lillith most popular?
Lillith peaked in 2014, when 113 newborns received the name.
Is Lillith a boy or girl name?
Lillith is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lillith rising or falling?
Lillith is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.