A 1900s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Lilliemae since 1896
Babies named Lilliemae per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lilliemae's real moment was 1906.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 24 |
| 1910s | 105 |
| 1920s | 95 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s | 30 |
Meaning & origin
Lilliemae first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1896, and its peak popularity came in 1906 when it ranked highest among all years. After a long period of disuse, the name began to rise again starting around 2012, reflecting a broader revival of vintage double-barreled names. With a current rank of 13,208 and a rate of about 1 in 267,878 girls, Lilliemae remains rare but is gently climbing. Its compound nature, blending the delicate flower name Lily with the sweet Mae, gives it an old-fashioned charm that appeals to parents seeking a distinct yet familiar choice.
Lilliemae is a modern compound of two classic names: Lily, from the flower name ultimately derived from Latin lilium, and Mae, a variant of May, which is either a month name or a diminutive of Mary. The combination emerged in the late 19th century, consistent with other hyphenated or conjoined names popular in English-speaking countries during that period.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lillie, Mae, Lil
Variants: Lily Mae, Lilly May, Lillie May
Sibling names for Lilliemae
Names that share Lilliemae's style, for a brother or sister.
