Declining since 2009, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Lilie since 1881
Babies named Lilie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2008, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lilie's real moment was 1904.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 34 |
| 1890s | 95 |
| 1900s | 122 |
| 1910s | 208 |
| 1920s | 255 |
| 1930s | 105 |
| 1940s | 54 |
| 1950s | 14 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 277 |
| 2010s | 204 |
| 2020s | 65 |
Meaning & origin
Lilie is a less common variant of the classic floral name Lily. First recorded in the United States in 1881, its popularity peaked early, reaching its highest rank in 1904. Since 2009, its usage has been steadily falling. The name has remained in consistent but modest use, never becoming a top choice. Its simple, sweet sound and connection to the lily flower give it a natural appeal. While not as widespread as Lily or Lilly, Lilie offers a distinct spelling for parents seeking a familiar yet unique floral name. The name has no strong association with any particular state, reflecting its broad but sparse distribution.
Lilie is a variant spelling of Lily, derived from the Latin word lilium via Old English lilie. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century, often associated with the flower's symbolic meanings of purity and beauty.
“Lilie” around the world
Where Lilie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
35
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lils, Lee, Lili
Sibling names for Lilie
Names that share Lilie's style, for a brother or sister.
