Lillia
A feminine name derived from the flower lily, symbolizing purity and beauty.
Name Census estimates that about 1,802 living Americans carry the first name Lillia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lillia today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lillia births was 2013 (73 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lillia. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Lillia with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
1.8K
~ 1 in 190,208 Americans
Peak year
2013
73 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,138
Tracked since 1881
Census
Lillia in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,913 people with the first name Lillia, which placed it at #7,798 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#7,798
National first-name rank
People counted
1.9K
1,913 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.6
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
57.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lillia
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lillia is White at 57.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (23.9%) and Black (8.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Lillia described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Lillia at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White57.4% · 1,099
- Hispanic or Latino23.9% · 457
- Black or African American8.9% · 170
- Two or more races5.5% · 106
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.0% · 58
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.2% · 23
Popularity
Lillia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lillia from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 15 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 600 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Lillia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lillia 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 Lillia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lillias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. California, Ohio, Texas recorded the most babies named Lillia, while Washington, Utah, Minnesota recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 21 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lillia
The name Lillia has its origins in the Latin word "lilium," which means "lily." The lily flower has long been a symbol of purity, innocence, and rebirth in many cultures, particularly in ancient Greece and Rome.
It is believed that the name Lillia was first introduced in the Middle Ages, possibly as early as the 12th century. During this period, many names were derived from flowers, reflecting the growing interest in nature and the natural world. The name was likely used as a symbolic representation of the virtues associated with the lily flower.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lillia can be found in the 13th century in the writings of the Italian poet Dante Alighieri. In his famous work, "The Divine Comedy," Dante mentions a character named Lillia, though little is known about her beyond her name.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Lillia. One of the most famous was Lillia Trott (1853-1920), a British artist and illustrator known for her intricate botanical drawings and watercolors. Her work was widely exhibited and acclaimed during the Victorian era.
Another notable Lillia was Lillia Redoglia (1871-1958), an Italian sculptor and painter who worked primarily in the Art Nouveau style. Her works can be found in various museums and galleries across Europe, and she was celebrated for her innovative use of materials and techniques.
In the realm of literature, Lillia Herdman (1888-1972) was a renowned Australian writer and poet. Her works often explored themes of nature, identity, and the human condition. She was awarded numerous literary prizes and honors during her lifetime.
The name Lillia also has ties to the world of music. Lillia Kozlova (1892-1972) was a Russian opera singer who performed with the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow for many years. She was renowned for her powerful voice and captivating stage presence.
Another noteworthy Lillia was Lillia Williams (1859-1940), an American educator and civil rights activist. She dedicated her life to promoting educational opportunities for African American students and played a significant role in the establishment of several historically Black colleges and universities.
These are just a few examples of the many fascinating individuals who have carried the name Lillia throughout history. While its origins can be traced back to ancient symbolism, the name has endured and continues to be cherished for its beauty and significance.
People
Lillia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lillia 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
Lillia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lillia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,802 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lillia 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 190,208 US residents.
Is Lillia a common name?
We classify Lillia as "Rare". It ranks above 93.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,578 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lillia most popular?
The single biggest year for Lillia was 2013, when 73 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lillia is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Lillia in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,913 people with the name Lillia, or 0.63 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #7,798 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Lillia in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Lillia?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Lillia appears almost entirely female. Of the 1,918 people counted with this name, 99.7% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Lillia?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lillia is White at 57.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (23.9%) and Black (8.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Lillia most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Lillia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 57.4% (1,099 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Lillia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lillia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lillia 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 Lillia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lillia 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 Lillia 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.
How common is the name Lillia?
See how many people share the name Lillia on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.