Names Starting With L
GirlLatin#24 in 2025
Lillian
Lillian is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “lily flower, symbol of purity.” It ranked #24 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
LIL-ee-un
meaning & origin
The name Lillian means “lily flower, symbol of purity.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
Derived from the Latin 'lilium,' the lily has been associated with purity, the Virgin Mary, and resurrection across Christian traditions. Lillian was a fashionable name in the early 20th century and has experienced a major revival.
popularity over time
#282020
#272021
#262022
#252023
#242024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #24 |
| 2023 | #25 |
| 2022 | #26 |
| 2021 | #27 |
| 2020 | #28 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Lillian
- Lillian Gish (silent film actress)
- Lillian Hellman (playwright)
- Lily Tomlin (actress)
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