Lilybelle
A feminine name combining the flower lily and the French word belle meaning beautiful.
Name Census estimates that about 149 living Americans carry the first name Lilybelle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lilybelle today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lilybelle births was 2014 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lilybelle. 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 Lilybelle with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
149
~ 1 in 2,300,365 Americans
Peak year
2014
13 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#16,623
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Lilybelle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lilybelle from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 91 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Lilybelle remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lilybelle 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 Lilybelle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lilybelle
The name Lilybelle is a combination of two words - Lily, which is derived from the flower of the same name, and Belle, a French word meaning "beautiful." The lily flower has long been associated with purity, innocence, and rebirth in many cultures.
The name's origins can be traced back to the Victorian era, when floral names for girls became increasingly popular in English-speaking countries. Lilybelle emerged as a variation of the name Lily, with the addition of the French word Belle to create a more distinctive and romantic-sounding name.
While no definitive records exist of the name's earliest use, it is believed to have gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States and Canada. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lilybelle can be found in the 1880 United States Census, where a handful of individuals were listed with this moniker.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lilybelle. One of the earliest was Lilybelle Caldwell (1884-1957), an American stage actress who performed in various vaudeville and Broadway productions in the early 20th century. Another early bearer of the name was Lilybelle Wolfe (1887-1976), an American painter and artist known for her landscapes and portraits.
In the world of literature, Lilybelle Helton (1901-1985) was an American author and poet who published several collections of poetry and short stories. Her works often explored themes of nature, love, and the human experience.
Moving into more recent times, Lilybelle Gonzalez (1923-2011) was a prominent Cuban-American community leader and activist who played a vital role in advocating for the rights and welfare of Cuban immigrants in the United States.
Lastly, Lilybelle Gomez (born 1978) is a contemporary American singer-songwriter and musician known for her fusion of pop, rock, and Latin music styles. Her unique voice and songwriting have garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Lilybelle throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of this beautiful and evocative name.
People
Lilybelle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lilybelle 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
Lilybelle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lilybelle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 149 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lilybelle 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 2,300,365 US residents.
Is Lilybelle a common name?
We classify Lilybelle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 150 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lilybelle most popular?
The single biggest year for Lilybelle was 2014, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lilybelle is about 10 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 Lilybelle in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lilybelle a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lilybelle 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 Lilybelle still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lilybelle 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 Lilybelle 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 share the name Lilybelle?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.