Lil Name Popularity and Statistics
Lil is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Lil?
Lil is spelled L-I-L. The name has 3 letters.
Lil Popularity in 1986
Rank#10,912
Recorded Births5
- Girls usage fell 501 places to #10,912 and recorded the same number of births compared with 1981.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Lil Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1916 through 1986. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Girls | 5 | #10,912 |
| 1981 | Girls | 5 | #10,411 |
| 1968 | Girls | 7 | #5,642 |
| 1963 | Girls | 8 | #4,896 |
| 1962 | Girls | 5 | #6,578 |
| 1961 | Girls | 10 | #4,239 |
| 1960 | Girls | 9 | #4,437 |
| 1959 | Girls | 7 | #5,031 |
| 1958 | Girls | 8 | #4,520 |
| 1957 | Girls | 14 | #3,150 |
| 1956 | Girls | 7 | #4,837 |
| 1955 | Girls | 9 | #4,069 |
| 1947 | Girls | 6 | #4,764 |
| 1944 | Girls | 5 | #4,574 |
| 1921 | Girls | 5 | #5,099 |
| 1920 | Girls | 5 | #4,975 |
| 1918 | Girls | 5 | #4,809 |
| 1916 | Girls | 6 | #3,919 |
When Was Lil Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1957 · Girls
14 recorded births
National rank #3,150
1961 · Girls
10 recorded births
National rank #4,239
1960 · Girls
9 recorded births
National rank #4,437
1955 · Girls
9 recorded births
National rank #4,069