Lillyan
Meaninglily · English form of Lillian
- US rank
- #7,885
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,265 in 2009
13 babies were named Lillyan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,622 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1906–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lillyan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 123,457 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Lillyan, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lillyan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLillyan first shows up in US birth records in 1906, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 119 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2009, when it ranked #1,265. Today it's #7,885, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowLillyan was 2.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 54,945 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 123,457.
- TrendLillyan has slipped 3,622 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,885. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningLillyan is an English form of Lillian, which means “lily”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Lillyan
Lillyan is a girl name of English and Latin origin meaning “lily”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-yan”. US birth records list Lillyan for girls from 1906 to 2025, in 54 of those 120 years. Its best year was 2009, when it ranked #1,265 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,885, with 13 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 8.7 | 114,943 girls |
| 1910s | 11 | 91,996 girls |
| 1920s | 7.4 | 134,771 girls |
| 1930s | 1.5 | 657,895 girls |
| 1990s | 3.3 | 305,810 girls |
| 2000s | 53 | 18,801 girls |
| 2010s | 59 | 17,044 girls |
| 2020s | 13 | 75,000 girls |
Other spellings of Lillyan
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Lillyan
What does the name Lillyan mean?
Lillyan means “lily” in English, as a form of Lillian.
What is the origin of the name Lillyan?
Lillyan has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Lillyan a boy or girl name?
Lillyan is a girl name.
How popular is the name Lillyan?
Lillyan ranked #7,885 for US girls in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 2009 (#1,265).