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Lillar

A feminine name of Scandinavian origin meaning "small and delicate flower".

Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Lillar. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lillar today is around 87 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lillar births was 1918 (10 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Lillar. 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.

Key insights

  • The typical person named Lillar is about 87 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lillars were born before 1949.
  • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lillar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

4

~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans

Peak year

1918

10 babies that year

Average age

87

years old

1947 SSA rank

#5,747

Tracked since 1894

Popularity

Lillar: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Lillar from the 1890s through to the 1940s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 36 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.

Babies born per year

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Decades

Lillar 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 Lillar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1890s02525
1900s01515
1910s03636
1920s02323
1940s055

Origin

Meaning and history of Lillar

Lillar is a given name with origins shrouded in mystery and obscurity. It is believed to have emerged from the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. The name may be derived from the Etruscan word "lil," which means "flower" or "blossom," suggesting a connection to nature and beauty.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lillar can be found in an Etruscan inscription dating back to the 6th century BCE. This ancient inscription, discovered in the ruins of an Etruscan city, appears to mention an individual with the name Lillar, though the exact context and significance remain unclear.

Throughout history, the name Lillar has been relatively uncommon, with only a few notable individuals bearing this moniker. One such figure was Lillar of Pavia, a 9th-century scholar and ecclesiastic who served as the Archbishop of Pavia in northern Italy. His contributions to the preservation of ancient texts and the advancement of education during the Carolingian Renaissance earned him a place in historical records.

In the 12th century, Lillar of Mantua, an Italian poet and troubadour, gained recognition for his lyrical compositions and his influence on the development of vernacular literature. Although few of his works have survived, his name is mentioned in various chronicles and literary accounts from that era.

Fast-forwarding to the 16th century, Lillar de Vega was a Spanish playwright and poet who lived from 1562 to 1635. While not as renowned as his contemporaries like Lope de Vega, Lillar de Vega's contributions to the Golden Age of Spanish literature are noteworthy, particularly his works exploring themes of love and honor.

Another figure of historical significance was Lillar Beaumont, a 17th-century English playwright and poet who collaborated with John Fletcher on several successful plays. Born in 1584, Lillar Beaumont's works, such as "The Knight of the Burning Pestle" and "Philaster," helped shape the development of English Renaissance drama.

Lastly, in the 19th century, Lillar Nightingale was a British social reformer and pioneer of modern nursing. Born in 1820, she is best known for her efforts to improve healthcare standards and establish professional nursing training programs. Her work during the Crimean War and her influential book "Notes on Nursing" cemented her legacy as a pioneering figure in the field of healthcare.

While the name Lillar has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, these individuals have left an indelible mark on various fields, from literature and the arts to religion and social reform. The ancient origins of the name Lillar, rooted in the Etruscan civilization, add an air of intrigue and mystique to this enigmatic moniker.

People

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FAQ

Lillar: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Lillar?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lillar 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 85,688,585 US residents.

Is Lillar a common name?

We classify Lillar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 104 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Lillar most popular?

The single biggest year for Lillar was 1918, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lillar is about 87 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

What does the SSA popularity chart show?

The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lillar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Lillar a female name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lillar 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.

Is Lillar still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Lillar in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.

Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?

Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lillar can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.

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.

Does every first name have Census demographic data?

No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.

How many people have Lillar as a first name?

HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.

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