Girls name · Iowa
Lillian in Iowa
Lillian was the 38th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 54 babies named Lillian that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 4,575 babies Lillian.
Popularity over time
Lillian in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 50 | 28th |
| 1921 | 124 | 45th |
| 1933 | 33 | 110th |
| 1944 | 15 | 177th |
| 1968 | 5 | 434th |
| 2002 | 50 | 60th |
| 2014 | 114 | 10th |
| 2025 | 54 | 38th |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa fell from 28th in 1910 to 38th in 2025.
The most babies named Lillian in Iowa in a single year was 151, in 1917. Its best showing was 10th among girls names in 2014.
Across the country, Lillian reached its best rank of 5th in Maine (2014). See Lillian in every state →
How popular is Lillian in Iowa?
Lillian was the 38th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 54 babies named Lillian that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 4,575 babies Lillian.
How many babies are named Lillian in Iowa?
In 2025, 54 babies were named Lillian in Iowa. The most babies named Lillian in Iowa in a single year was 151, in 1917.
What is the rank of Lillian in Iowa?
Lillian ranked 38th among girls names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 10th among girls names in 2014.
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.