Lilly Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Lilly is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Lilly?
Lilly is spelled L-I-L-L-Y. The name has 5 letters.
Lilly at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- The name “Lilly” is a variant of “Lily,” which refers to the flower of the lily plant.
- Origin
- The name “Lilly” is commonly associated with the English given name derived from the flower name “lily.”
- Pronunciation
- LIL-ee · 2 syllables
Lilly Popularity in 2025
Rank#252
Recorded Births1,218
- Girls usage rose 9 places to #252 and recorded 3 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Lilly Mean?
The name “Lilly” is a variant of “Lily,” which refers to the flower of the lily plant.
Origin: The name “Lilly” is commonly associated with the English given name derived from the flower name “lily.”
How Do You Pronounce Lilly?
PronunciationLIL-ee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Lilly?
- History
- “Lilly” is used as a given name in English-speaking countries, often as a variant spelling of “Lily.”
Lilly Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,218 | #252 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,221 | #261 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,202 | #257 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,315 | #230 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,356 | #218 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,289 | #229 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,553 | #190 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,788 | #160 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,932 | #152 |
| 2016 | Girls | 2,172 | #143 |
| 2015 | Girls | 2,325 | #139 |
| 2014 | Girls | 2,582 | #124 |
| 2013 | Girls | 2,620 | #122 |
| 2012 | Girls | 2,791 | #110 |
| 2011 | Girls | 2,873 | #103 |
| 2010 | Girls | 2,891 | #106 |
| 2009 | Girls | 2,833 | #116 |
| 2008 | Girls | 2,694 | #125 |
| 2008 | Boys | 5 | #12,553 |
| 2007 | Girls | 2,402 | #146 |
| 2007 | Boys | 5 | #12,367 |
| 2006 | Girls | 2,279 | #150 |
| 2005 | Girls | 1,907 | #180 |
| 2005 | Boys | 5 | #11,472 |
When Was Lilly 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.
2010 · Girls
2,891 recorded births
National rank #106
2011 · Girls
2,873 recorded births
National rank #103
2009 · Girls
2,833 recorded births
National rank #116
2012 · Girls
2,791 recorded births
National rank #110
Where Lilly Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ND | #117 | 8 |
| WV | #124 | 12 |
| NH | #149 | 8 |
| MS | #151 | 16 |
| AL | #160 | 27 |
| SC | #163 | 29 |
| VA | #164 | 49 |
| KY | #165 | 27 |