Lillie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lillie is of Latin origin, meaning 'lily', representing purity and innocence. The name has evolved through various languages, including Latin and Old French, before becoming popular in English. It carries traits of charm and delicacy, with no biblical relevance. The name saw increased usage in the 19th century and remains popular today.
The name Lillie is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lillie has been falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lillie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1655th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1653rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4051st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 77th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 133rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 282nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 775th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1353rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 586th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 642nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lillie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lillie"
Pronunciation
/ˈlɪli/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Lillie is derived from the Latin word 'lilium', which means 'lily'. The lily flower is often associated with purity and innocence.
Meaning
The name signifies purity and innocence, as represented by the lily flower.
Language Evolution
Lilium (Latin), Lilie (Old French), Lilly (English)
Historical Usage
Lillie gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a feminine given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Lilly, Lily, Lila
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Lillie is perceived as a charming and delicate name, often associated with femininity and grace.
Famous People
Lillie Langtry, a famous actress and socialite, Lillie McCloud, an American singer and contestant on 'The X Factor'
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lillie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Lillie"
"Lillie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1655th of 7545 | 335 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1653rd of 6773 | 336 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4051st of 7552 | 68 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10718th of 10718 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 77th of 9107 | 62,358 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 133rd of 9204 | 34,573 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 282nd of 12526 | 17,844 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 775th of 19264 | 2,944 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1353rd of 27321 | 1,798 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 586th of 35406 | 7,897 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 642nd of 30306 | 5,511 |
Regional Popularity of "Lillie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
77.22% 1827th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
65.79% 1548th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Lillie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
14.19% 201st/1416 |
19.80% 273rd/1379 |
1.27% 30th/2366 |
19.44% 222nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
18.95% 293rd/1546 |
25.32% 394th/1556 |
2.08% 49th/2353 |
20.62% 319th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
22.63% 504th/2227 |
27.33% 664th/2430 |
5.43% 155th/2853 |
21.66% 601st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
35.55% 1044th/2937 |
43.47% 1514th/3483 |
14.24% 501st/3518 |
35.26% 1426th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
46.97% 1731st/3685 |
55.82% 2498th/4475 |
19.79% 1028th/5194 |
29.60% 1870th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
11.48% 526th/4582 |
18.86% 974th/5164 |
6.14% 449th/7313 |
10.59% 790th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
15.96% 636th/3984 |
25.83% 1159th/4487 |
7.31% 499th/6822 |
14.18% 890th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lillie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lillie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.