Holding steady.
Popularity of Lilburn since 1886
Babies named Lilburn per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1925, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lilburn's real moment was 1886.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 6 |
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 147 |
| 1920s | 258 |
| 1930s | 158 |
| 1940s | 99 |
| 1950s | 27 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lilburn is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1886, its peak year of usage, which reflects its historical presence primarily in the late 19th century. With no rank in modern popularity data and a stable trajectory, it remains a curiosity for those interested in obscure vintage names. The name has no recorded top states, indicating its use was scattered rather than concentrated. Its similarity to place names and surnames gives it a quiet, understated character that appeals to parents seeking something genuinely uncommon with a straightforward sound.
Lilburn is believed to originate as an English surname, likely derived from a place name meaning 'stream where lime trees grow' (from Old English 'lind' meaning 'lime tree' and 'burna' meaning 'stream') or possibly 'lily stream'. The name is first recorded as a given name in the late 19th century, but it has never been widely used. It is a rare name that may also be a variant of the Scottish place name 'Lilburn' or 'Lillburn'.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lil, Burn
Variants: Lillburn, Lilbourne
Sibling names for Lilburn
Names that share Lilburn's style, for a brother or sister.
