Lilyan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lilyan is an English name derived from 'Lily', symbolizing purity and beauty. It evolved from historical forms such as Lily and Lilian. The name reflects traits of elegance and innocence, with no significant biblical relevance. It saw a rise in popularity in the 19th century and has various common variants. Today, it is perceived as a graceful and feminine name, associated with notable figures.
The name Lilyan is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. 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, Lilyan has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled 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 female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lilyan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 844th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2419th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7127th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 13184th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10645th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1792nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2581st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lilyan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lilyan"
Pronunciation
/ˈlɪliən/
Origin
English
Etymology
Lilyan is derived from the name 'Lily', which comes from the flower name. The flower itself is associated with purity and beauty. The suffix '-an' is often added to names to create feminine forms.
Meaning
Pure, beauty, innocence
Language Evolution
Lily, Lilian, Lilyan
Historical Usage
The name Lilyan gained popularity in the 19th century as variations of the name Lily became fashionable.
Variants & Derivatives
Lily, Lilian, Liliana, Lilyanna
Modern Popularity & Image
Lilyan is viewed as a beautiful and elegant name, often associated with grace and femininity in contemporary culture.
Famous People
Lilyan Tashman, an American actress of the early 20th century, Lilyan K. F. H. Wong, a notable academic in the field of environmental science
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lilyan"
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 "Lilyan"
"Lilyan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 844th of 9107 | 1,289 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2419th of 9204 | 234 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 7127th of 12526 | 48 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 13184th of 19264 | 21 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 10645th of 27321 | 85 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1792nd of 35406 | 1,760 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2581st of 30306 | 821 |
Regional Popularity of "Lilyan" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Lilyan" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
50.07% 709th/1416 |
31.83% 439th/1379 |
100.00% 2366th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
65.81% 1024th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
26.08% 1195th/4582 |
44.98% 2323rd/5164 |
29.29% 2142nd/7313 |
28.86% 2154th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
51.76% 2062nd/3984 |
69.91% 3137th/4487 |
41.41% 2825th/6822 |
49.41% 3101st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lilyan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lilyan" 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.