Girls name · California
Lily in California
In SSA data for California, 21,134 babies are named Lily across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1912. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #25 most popular girls name, with 748 born.
Popularity over time
Lily in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | #290 |
| 1928 | 43 | #175 |
| 1944 | 21 | #398 |
| 1960 | 19 | #747 |
| 1977 | 29 | #681 |
| 1993 | 131 | #348 |
| 2009 | 772 | #43 |
| 2025 | 748 | #25 |
Lily had its most births in California in 2011, when 832 babies were given the name. Its highest rank in California came in 2023, at #23.
Lily started at #290 in 1912 and finished at #25 in 2025 on the girls list in California, with a high of #23 in 2023 and a low of #877 in 1970.
Utah gave Lily its highest national rank, #4, in 2008. See Lily in every state →
How popular is Lily in California?
In SSA data for California, 21,134 babies are named Lily across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1912. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #25 most popular girls name, with 748 born.
How many babies are named Lily in California?
748 Lily babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Lily in California?
In 2025, Lily sat at #25 on the girls list for California.
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.