Declining since 2003, #2,778 for girls today.
Popularity of Lili since 1912
Babies named Lili per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 22 |
| 1920s | 17 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 97 |
| 1950s | 348 |
| 1960s | 263 |
| 1970s | 201 |
| 1980s | 240 |
| 1990s | 491 |
| 2000s | 1,098 |
| 2010s | 718 |
| 2020s | 362 |
Meaning & origin
The name Lili has been recorded in the United States since at least 1912, but it saw a notable rise in popularity during the early 2000s, peaking in 2003. Since then, its usage has been steadily declining. In 2025, it ranked 2,778th, with approximately 1 in 26,349 newborn girls receiving the name. The name appeared most frequently in Florida, Texas, and California, reflecting its broad but modest appeal across diverse regions. While Lili is often considered a simple, elegant name with floral associations, its trajectory over the past two decades shows it becoming less common, perhaps as parents opt for the longer form Lily or other similar-sounding names.
Lili is a variant or short form of Lily, which ultimately comes from the Latin 'lilium' meaning lily flower. The name became popular in English-speaking countries in the 19th century as part of the Victorian flower-name trend, and has since been used as an independent given name. In French and German traditions, Lili is often a diminutive of Elisabeth or other names ending in -lili.
Where Lili is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Lili” around the world
Where Lili lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
100
babies in 2024
Quebec
10
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Sibling names for Lili
Names that share Lili's style, for a brother or sister.
