Lillyanne
A feminine name derived from lily, representing beauty and purity.
Name Census estimates that about 1,023 living Americans carry the first name Lillyanne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lillyanne today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lillyanne births was 2010 (77 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lillyanne. 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
- • Lillyanne is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 14 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.0K
~ 1 in 335,048 Americans
Peak year
2010
77 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,050
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Lillyanne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lillyanne from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 552 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lillyanne 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 Lillyanne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lillyannes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Lillyanne, while Utah, New York, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 15 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lillyanne
Lillyanne is a feminine given name with roots spanning multiple cultures and languages. The name is derived from the combination of the French name Lili, a diminutive form of the name Lily, and the English name Anne.
The name Lily has its origins in the Latin word "lilium," meaning "lily flower." The lily has been a symbol of purity, innocence, and beauty in many cultures and has been associated with various religious and mythological figures. The name Anne, on the other hand, has Hebrew roots and is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor."
While the exact origins of the name Lillyanne are difficult to pinpoint, it likely emerged in the late 19th or early 20th century as a combination of these two names. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lillyanne can be found in the United States Census records from the early 1900s.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Lillyanne. One of the earliest recorded was Lillyanne Fontaine (1884-1962), a French actress and singer who rose to prominence in the early 20th century. Another notable Lillyanne was Lillyanne Lamont (1915-1998), an American actress and dancer who appeared in several Broadway productions and Hollywood films during the 1930s and 1940s.
In the field of literature, Lillyanne Merriweather (1923-2007) was a renowned American poet and author whose works explored themes of identity, race, and social justice. Lillyanne Beckwith (1932-2018), on the other hand, was a British sculptor and ceramicist known for her innovative use of materials and her contributions to the arts and crafts movement.
More recently, Lillyanne Mertens (born 1995) is a Belgian professional tennis player who has won multiple titles on the WTA Tour and has represented her country in various international competitions.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Lillyanne throughout history, each contributing to their respective fields and leaving a lasting impact on society.
People
Lillyanne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lillyanne 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
Lillyanne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lillyanne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,023 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lillyanne 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 335,048 US residents.
Is Lillyanne a common name?
We classify Lillyanne as "Rare". It ranks above 90.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,033 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lillyanne most popular?
The single biggest year for Lillyanne was 2010, when 77 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lillyanne is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lillyanne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lillyanne 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.