Girls name · North Carolina
Lily in North Carolina
Lily was the 18th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 226 babies named Lily that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 5,571 babies Lily.
Popularity over time
Lily in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 7 | 267th |
| 1922 | 16 | 290th |
| 1934 | 9 | 389th |
| 1986 | 7 | 626th |
| 1996 | 25 | 279th |
| 2006 | 218 | 38th |
| 2015 | 221 | 26th |
| 2025 | 226 | 18th |
Its rank among girls names in North Carolina climbed from 267th in 1910 to 18th in 2025.
The most babies named Lily in North Carolina in a single year was 278, in 2008. Its best showing was 13th among girls names in 2011.
Across the country, Lily reached its best rank of 4th in Utah (2008). See Lily in every state →
How popular is Lily in North Carolina?
Lily was the 18th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 226 babies named Lily that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 5,571 babies Lily.
How many babies are named Lily in North Carolina?
In 2025, 226 babies were named Lily in North Carolina. The most babies named Lily in North Carolina in a single year was 278, in 2008.
What is the rank of Lily in North Carolina?
Lily ranked 18th among girls names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 13th among girls names in 2011.
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.