Lilyann
Combination of the names Lily and Ann; flower and grace.
Name Census estimates that about 3,241 living Americans carry the first name Lilyann. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lilyann today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lilyann births was 2013 (210 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lilyann. 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
- • Lilyann 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
3.2K
~ 1 in 105,756 Americans
Peak year
2013
210 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,159
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Lilyann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lilyann from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 1,665 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
Lilyann 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 Lilyann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lilyanns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 30 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Lilyann, while South Carolina, Massachusetts, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 58 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lilyann
The name Lilyann is a modern feminine given name of English origin, derived from the combination of the flower name "lily" and the French form of the name "Ann" or "Anne." The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
The first element, "lily," is derived from the Latin word "lilium," which refers to the beautiful and fragrant lily flower. Lilies have been associated with purity, innocence, and rebirth in various cultures throughout history. The name may have been inspired by the flower's symbolic meaning or simply chosen for its pleasant sound and floral association.
The second element, "Ann" or "Anne," has its roots in the Hebrew name "Hannah," meaning "grace" or "favor." It was a popular name among early Christians and has been widely used across Europe for centuries. The French form, "Anne," is likely the direct influence on the spelling of "Lilyann."
While the name Lilyann is relatively modern, there are some historical references to individuals with similar names or name elements. For example, in the 16th century, there was an English woman named Lilian Newton (c. 1530-1580), who was a translator and writer. Additionally, Anne Boleyn (c. 1501-1536), the second wife of King Henry VIII of England, was a prominent figure in English history.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Lilyann can be found in birth records from the late 19th century in the United States. However, it remained relatively uncommon until the latter half of the 20th century.
Notable individuals with the name Lilyann throughout history include:
1. Lilyann Goldreich (born 1954), a Canadian filmmaker and screenwriter.
2. Lilyann Higgins (born 1945), a Welsh television presenter and actress.
3. Lilyann Gaudry (born 1943), a French actress and singer.
4. Lilyann Joyal (born 1989), a Canadian ice hockey player.
5. Lilyann Cooper (born 1976), an American fitness instructor and author.
While the name Lilyann may be relatively new, its floral and feminine associations, combined with its melodic sound, have contributed to its growing popularity as a given name in recent decades.
People
Lilyann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lilyann 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
Lilyann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lilyann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3,241 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lilyann 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 105,756 US residents.
Is Lilyann a common name?
We classify Lilyann as "Rare". It ranks above 95.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 3,285 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lilyann most popular?
The single biggest year for Lilyann was 2013, when 210 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lilyann is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lilyann a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lilyann 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.