Holding steady.
Popularity of Lillan since 1913
Babies named Lillan per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lillan's real moment was 1913.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 32 |
| 1920s | 35 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 21 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lillan is a rare feminine name first recorded in the United States in 1913. Its peak year was 1913, with a very small number of births, and it has never ranked in the top 1000. The trajectory has remained stable with negligible usage. Lillan is a spelling variant of the more common Lillian, which derives from the Latin word for lily. The name evokes an old-fashioned charm, similar to other floral and vintage names from the early 20th century.
Lillan is a variant of the name Lillian, which itself derives from the Latin 'lilium' (lily). The name Lillian became popular in the English-speaking world during the 19th century, often used as a pet form of Elizabeth. Lillan emerged as a less common spelling variant, first recorded in the United States in 1913.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lil, Lilly, Lils
Sibling names for Lillan
Names that share Lillan's style, for a brother or sister.
