Holding steady.
Popularity of Lillard since 1885
Babies named Lillard per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lillard's real moment was 1890.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 |
| 1890s | 13 |
| 1900s | 12 |
| 1910s | 109 |
| 1920s | 161 |
| 1930s | 103 |
| 1940s | 87 |
| 1950s | 40 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lillard is an exceedingly rare name in the United States, with its first recorded use as a given name in the Social Security data occurring in 1885. It reached its peak of usage in 1890, when the name appeared for a handful of newborns. Since then, its trajectory has been stable but extremely low, with fewer than five recorded births in most years. The name has never achieved a rank in the top 1000, and there are not enough occurrences to calculate a one-in-N probability. No top states are associated with Lillard, as its usage is too scattered to identify a regional concentration. Despite its obscurity, Lillard may appeal to parents seeking an unusual surname-style name with a gentle sound reminiscent of vintage choices like Howard or Leonard.
Lillard is a rare surname turned given name, most likely of English origin. It may be a variant of Lillgard, from Old English 'lilie' (lily) and 'geard' (enclosure). Alternatively, it could be a habitational surname from a lost place name. The name appeared sporadically in the United States in the late 19th century, but never gained widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lil, Lilly
Variants: Lillgard, Lillerd
Sibling names for Lillard
Names that share Lillard's style, for a brother or sister.
