Girls name · Illinois
Lillian in Illinois
Lillian was the 52nd most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 145 babies named Lillian that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 20,799 babies Lillian.
Popularity over time
Lillian in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 268 | 11th |
| 1926 | 463 | 33rd |
| 1943 | 92 | 125th |
| 1959 | 59 | 261st |
| 1976 | 23 | 458th |
| 1992 | 26 | 455th |
| 2009 | 272 | 30th |
| 2025 | 145 | 52nd |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 11th in 1910 to 52nd in 2025.
The most babies named Lillian in Illinois in a single year was 762, in 1916. Its best showing was 11th among girls names in 1910.
Across the country, Lillian reached its best rank of 5th in Maine (2014). See Lillian in every state →
How popular is Lillian in Illinois?
Lillian was the 52nd most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 145 babies named Lillian that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 20,799 babies Lillian.
How many babies are named Lillian in Illinois?
In 2025, 145 babies were named Lillian in Illinois. The most babies named Lillian in Illinois in a single year was 762, in 1916.
What is the rank of Lillian in Illinois?
Lillian ranked 52nd among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 11th among girls names in 1910.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.