Lylian
Every Lylian since 1914 — 379 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lylian
Lylian is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,254 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 379 American babies have been named Lylian. Its peak came in 2006, when 28 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 Lylian stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lylian 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 | #14,254 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,740 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,786 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,831 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,744 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,993 |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,001 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,270 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,698 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,103 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,742 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,392 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,240 |
| 2012 | 24 | #5,658 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,459 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,545 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,716 |
| 2008 | 27 | #5,382 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,614 |
| 2006 | 28 | #5,043 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,160 |
| 2004 | 17 | #6,971 |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,128 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,225 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,872 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,531 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lylian in 2025?
Lylian ranked #14,254 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 Lylian?
379 babies have been named Lylian in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lylian most popular?
Lylian peaked in 2006, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Lylian a boy or girl name?
Lylian is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lylian rising or falling?
Lylian is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.