Girls name · California
Lily in California
Lily was the 25th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 748 babies named Lily that year. Since 1912, California families have named 21,134 babies Lily.
Popularity over time
Lily in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | 290th |
| 1928 | 43 | 175th |
| 1944 | 21 | 398th |
| 1960 | 19 | 747th |
| 1977 | 29 | 681st |
| 1993 | 131 | 348th |
| 2009 | 772 | 43rd |
| 2025 | 748 | 25th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 290th in 1912 to 25th in 2025.
The most babies named Lily in California in a single year was 832, in 2011. Its best showing was 23rd among girls names in 2023.
Across the country, Lily reached its best rank of 4th in Utah (2008). See Lily in every state →
How popular is Lily in California?
Lily was the 25th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 748 babies named Lily that year. Since 1912, California families have named 21,134 babies Lily.
How many babies are named Lily in California?
In 2025, 748 babies were named Lily in California. The most babies named Lily in California in a single year was 832, in 2011.
What is the rank of Lily in California?
Lily ranked 25th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 23rd among girls names in 2023.
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.