Girl
Lily
pure, passion
About Lily
Few names capture pure beauty quite like Lily. Timeless and universally beloved, this floral choice brings to mind grace, innocence, and natural elegance. It's a name that has charmed parents for centuries yet never feels old-fashioned, maintaining its freshness across generations. Lily possesses a gentle strength, delicate in sound but resilient in character. The two-syllable structure makes it easy to say and remember, while its classic status means it's recognized and appreciated worldwide. This name suits quiet contemplatives and vibrant personalities equally well, refusing to pigeonhole its bearer into any particular mold. Lily pairs beautifully with virtually any middle name and works across different surname styles. For parents seeking something proven, elegant, and enduringly lovely, Lily remains an exceptional choice that will serve your daughter well throughout her lifetime.
Popularity of the Name Lily
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #241 | ||||
| 1881 | #231 | ||||
| 1882 | #215 | ||||
| 1883 | #231 | ||||
| 1884 | #252 | ||||
| 1885 | #201 | ||||
| 1886 | #239 | ||||
| 1887 | #275 | ||||
| 1888 | #229 | ||||
| 1889 | #257 | ||||
| 1890 | #255 | ||||
| 1891 | #294 | ||||
| 1892 | #268 | ||||
| 1893 | #296 | ||||
| 1894 | #265 | ||||
| 1895 | #280 | ||||
| 1896 | #292 | ||||
| 1897 | #269 | ||||
| 1898 | #326 | ||||
| 1899 | #267 | ||||
| 1900 | #292 | #72 | |||
| 1901 | #319 | #67 | |||
| 1902 | #316 | #59 | |||
| 1903 | #319 | #72 | |||
| 1904 | #317 | #62 | |||
| 1905 | #287 | #90 | |||
| 1906 | #378 | #77 | |||
| 1907 | #342 | #84 | |||
| 1908 | #357 | #84 | |||
| 1909 | #344 | #66 | |||
| 1910 | #310 | #74 | |||
| 1911 | #351 | #124 | |||
| 1912 | #291 | #83 | |||
| 1913 | #330 | #91 | |||
| 1914 | #331 | #118 | |||
| 1915 | #321 | #121 | |||
| 1916 | #312 | #99 | |||
| 1917 | #347 | #120 | |||
| 1918 | #326 | #114 | |||
| 1919 | #332 | #118 | |||
| 1920 | #331 | #161 | |||
| 1921 | #326 | #125 | |||
| 1922 | #317 | #143 | |||
| 1923 | #317 | #166 | |||
| 1924 | #332 | #144 | |||
| 1925 | #360 | #207 | |||
| 1926 | #362 | #180 | |||
| 1927 | #355 | ||||
| 1928 | #370 | ||||
| 1929 | #387 | #189 | |||
| 1930 | #389 | #199 | |||
| 1931 | #399 | ||||
| 1932 | #420 | ||||
| 1933 | #412 | ||||
| 1934 | #442 | ||||
| 1935 | #447 | ||||
| 1936 | #449 | ||||
| 1937 | #492 | ||||
| 1938 | #475 | ||||
| 1939 | #518 | ||||
| 1940 | #509 | ||||
| 1941 | #547 | ||||
| 1942 | #562 | ||||
| 1943 | #596 | ||||
| 1944 | #593 | ||||
| 1945 | #606 | ||||
| 1946 | #737 | ||||
| 1947 | #728 | ||||
| 1948 | #712 | ||||
| 1949 | #748 | ||||
| 1950 | #740 | ||||
| 1951 | #757 | ||||
| 1952 | #777 | ||||
| 1953 | #805 | ||||
| 1954 | #780 | ||||
| 1955 | #739 | ||||
| 1956 | #783 | ||||
| 1957 | #832 | ||||
| 1958 | #834 | ||||
| 1959 | #930 | ||||
| 1960 | #947 | ||||
| 1961 | #956 | ||||
| 1962 | #976 | ||||
| 1963 | #955 | ||||
| 1964 | #906 | ||||
| 1966 | #963 | ||||
| 1972 | #902 | ||||
| 1976 | #960 | ||||
| 1979 | #965 | ||||
| 1980 | #836 | ||||
| 1981 | #742 | #515 | |||
| 1982 | #784 | ||||
| 1983 | #778 | ||||
| 1984 | #733 | #394 | |||
| 1985 | #711 | ||||
| 1986 | #634 | ||||
| 1987 | #623 | ||||
| 1988 | #546 | #327 | #475 | ||
| 1989 | #545 | #283 | |||
| 1990 | #583 | #270 | |||
| 1991 | #501 | #226 | #578 | #495 | |
| 1992 | #473 | #308 | #591 | #528 | |
| 1993 | #450 | #180 | #525 | ||
| 1994 | #391 | #188 | #343 | #526 | |
| 1995 | #320 | #153 | #401 | #514 | |
| 1996 | #261 | #130 | #601 | #386 | |
| 1997 | #220 | #80 | #84 | #261 | #310 |
| 1998 | #169 | #68 | #73 | #226 | #263 |
| 1999 | #152 | #55 | #63 | #193 | #228 |
| 2000 | #124 | #48 | #35 | #121 | #190 |
| 2001 | #103 | #44 | #27 | #93 | #160 |
| 2002 | #79 | #31 | #26 | #86 | #115 |
| 2003 | #69 | #25 | #22 | #75 | #87 |
| 2004 | #53 | #18 | #16 | #60 | #55 |
| 2005 | #39 | #17 | #13 | #52 | #53 |
| 2006 | #33 | #11 | #10 | #42 | #36 |
| 2007 | #27 | #8 | #7 | #28 | #23 |
| 2008 | #24 | #8 | #7 | #29 | #17 |
| 2009 | #18 | #8 | #8 | #20 | #13 |
| 2010 | #17 | #4 | #6 | #15 | #12 |
| 2011 | #15 | #2 | #8 | #5 | #9 |
| 2012 | #16 | #6 | #17 | #5 | #9 |
| 2013 | #27 | #11 | #15 | #17 | #15 |
| 2014 | #27 | #9 | #17 | #11 | #15 |
| 2015 | #25 | #10 | #20 | #11 | #18 |
| 2016 | #24 | #8 | #13 | #10 | #17 |
| 2017 | #33 | #10 | #16 | #13 | #22 |
| 2018 | #31 | #12 | #19 | #16 | #19 |
| 2019 | #34 | #10 | #19 | #13 | #21 |
| 2020 | #35 | #6 | #8 | #13 | #14 |
| 2021 | #31 | #6 | #7 | #9 | #13 |
| 2022 | #30 | #4 | #5 | #5 | #9 |
| 2023 | #20 | #4 | #7 | #5 | #12 |
| 2024 | #24 | #3 | #4 | #6 | #9 |
| 2025 | #18 | #2 | #6 | #3 | #9 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Lily
Names Similar to Lily
Nicknames for Lily
- Lil
- Lilly
- Lils
- Lili
- Lilibet
Famous People Named Lily
| Lily James | British actress |
| Lily Aldridge | American model |
| Lily Tomlin | American actress and comedian |
| Lily Cole | British model and actress |
| Lily-Rose Depp | French-American actress and model |
| Lily Allen | British singer |
| Lily-Rose Hughes | American professional surfer |
| Lily Safra | Brazilian philanthropist |
| Lily Eskelsen García | American educator and labor leader |
| Lily Franky | Japanese actor |
| Lily Lane | American pornographic actress |
| Lily Mo Sheen | British actress |
| Lily Mariye | American actress and director |
| Lily Pons | French-American operatic soprano |
| Lily Donaldson | British model |
| Lily Mercer | British radio presenter |
| Lily Newmark | British actress |
| Lily Collins | British actress |
| Lily Parr | English footballer |
Characters Named Lily
| Lily Potter | Harry Potter series |
| Lily Evans | Harry Potter series |
| Lily Luna Potter | Harry Potter series |
| Lily Aldrin | How I Met Your Mother |
| Lily Munster | The Munsters |
| Lily Tucker-Pritchett | Modern Family |
| Lily Van der Woodsen | Gossip Girl |
| Lily Bart | The House of Mirth |
| Lily Owens | The Secret Life of Bees |
| Lily Charles | Black Swan Green |
| Lily Aldrige | Marvel Comics character |
| Lily Collins | Emily in Paris |
| Lily Gray | The Mentalist |
| Lily Bowers | Criminal Minds |
| Lily Salvatore | The Vampire Diaries |
| Lily Slater | EastEnders |
| Lily Saylor | American Horror Story |
| Lily Rhodes | Gossip Girl |
| Lily Russo | Weeds |
| Lily Munroe | The Umbrella Academy |