Lilianne
Feminine form of the French name "Liliane", derived from the lily flower.
Name Census estimates that about 845 living Americans carry the first name Lilianne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lilianne today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lilianne births was 2011 (43 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lilianne. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
845
~ 1 in 405,626 Americans
Peak year
2011
43 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,603
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Lilianne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lilianne from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 318 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Lilianne remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lilianne by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lilianne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Liliannes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Lilianne, while North Carolina, Florida, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 34 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lilianne
The name Lilianne is derived from the French variation of the Latin name Liliana, which has its roots in the word "lilium" meaning "lily" in Latin. The lily flower has long been associated with purity, innocence, and refinement, making Lilianne a name that carries these symbolic meanings.
The earliest recorded use of the name Lilianne dates back to the late 19th century in France. It quickly gained popularity across Europe, particularly in regions with strong French cultural influences. The name's popularity can be attributed to its elegant and melodic sound, as well as its association with the beautiful lily flower.
One of the earliest notable figures bearing the name Lilianne was Lilianne Leyrac (1892-1957), a French actress and singer who rose to fame during the early 20th century. She was renowned for her performances in numerous theatrical productions and operettas, cementing her place in the annals of French entertainment history.
Another prominent Lilianne was Lilianne Bettencourt (1922-2017), the heiress to the L'Oréal cosmetics empire and one of the wealthiest women in the world during her lifetime. Her business acumen and philanthropic efforts left an indelible mark on the global beauty industry and charitable organizations.
In the literary realm, Lilianne Baels (1916-2012) was a Belgian writer and poet who gained recognition for her poetic works exploring themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Her poetry collections, such as "Les Chemins de la Mer" (The Paths of the Sea), earned her critical acclaim and numerous literary awards.
The name Lilianne has also been borne by notable figures in the arts and sciences. Lilianne Ploumen (born 1962) is a Dutch politician and former Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, known for her advocacy of women's rights and sustainable development.
Lilianne Montevecchi (born 1935) is an American-Italian dancer, singer, and actress who achieved fame on Broadway and in Hollywood films. Her captivating performances in musicals like "Grand Hotel" and "Nine" showcased her talent and versatility as a performer.
While the name Lilianne has its origins in French and Latin, it has transcended cultural boundaries and gained popularity globally, resonating with individuals who appreciate its elegance, symbolism, and connection to the natural world.
People
Lilianne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lilianne as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lilianne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lilianne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 845 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lilianne going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 405,626 US residents.
Is Lilianne a common name?
We classify Lilianne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 867 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lilianne most popular?
The single biggest year for Lilianne was 2011, when 43 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lilianne is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lilianne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lilianne in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.