Lilou
Every Lilou since 2002 — 362 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lilou
Lilou is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,349 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 362 American babies have been named Lilou. Its peak came in 2016, when 41 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 Lilou stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lilou year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,349 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,740 |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,084 |
| 2022 | 21 | #5,888 |
| 2021 | 24 | #5,337 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,790 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,313 |
| 2018 | 28 | #4,838 |
| 2017 | 37 | #4,042 |
| 2016 | 41 | #3,748 |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,947 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,182 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,151 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,326 |
| 2011 | 11 | #10,130 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,897 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,147 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,729 |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,719 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,871 |
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| 2002 | 5 | #17,028 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lilou in 2025?
Lilou ranked #7,349 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lilou?
362 babies have been named Lilou in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lilou most popular?
Lilou peaked in 2016, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Lilou a boy or girl name?
Lilou is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lilou rising or falling?
Lilou is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.