Lilly Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Lilly originates from the Latin word for 'lily', symbolizing purity and beauty. Its language evolution includes forms from Latin to Old French and then to Modern English. It has gained popularity since the 19th century, often used in English-speaking regions. The name is associated with positive traits of beauty and innocence, and it does not have biblical relevance. Notable individuals with this name include Lilly Pulitzer and Lilly Singh.
The name Lilly is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lilly has been falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lilly' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 16274th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 363rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 502nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 844th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1443rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1412th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 197th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 167th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lilly' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lilly"
Pronunciation
/ˈlɪli/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Lilly is derived from the Latin word 'lilium', which means 'lily', a flower symbolizing purity and beauty.
Meaning
pure, beauty
Language Evolution
Lilium (Latin), Lilie (Old French), Lili (Middle English), Lilly (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Lilly gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a floral name associated with innocence and beauty.
Variants & Derivatives
Lily, Lillie, Lillia
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Lilly is perceived as a charming and feminine name, often associated with nature and tranquility.
Famous People
Lilly Pulitzer, American fashion designer, Lilly Singh, Canadian YouTuber and actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lilly"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Lilly"
"Lilly" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 16274th of 24088 | 24 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 363rd of 9107 | 5,969 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 502nd of 9204 | 3,572 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 844th of 12526 | 2,660 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1443rd of 19264 | 1,162 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1412th of 27321 | 1,690 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 197th of 35406 | 27,056 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 167th of 30306 | 21,324 |
Regional Popularity of "Lilly" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
65.06% 4758th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Lilly" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
31.36% 444th/1416 |
32.41% 447th/1379 |
12.98% 307th/2366 |
30.91% 353rd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
41.40% 640th/1546 |
40.62% 632nd/1556 |
16.91% 398th/2353 |
27.34% 423rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
50.34% 1121st/2227 |
42.06% 1022nd/2430 |
25.17% 718th/2853 |
25.08% 696th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
79.43% 2333rd/2937 |
45.42% 1582nd/3483 |
39.20% 1379th/3518 |
30.66% 1240th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
44.91% 1655th/3685 |
34.32% 1536th/4475 |
28.67% 1489th/5194 |
20.26% 1280th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
3.47% 159th/4582 |
4.20% 217th/5164 |
2.63% 192nd/7313 |
2.91% 217th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
3.77% 150th/3984 |
4.88% 219th/4487 |
2.18% 149th/6822 |
2.92% 183rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lilly"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lilly" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.