Lilymae
A feminine name composed of lily (flower symbolizing purity) and Mae (noble strength).
Name Census estimates that about 214 living Americans carry the first name Lilymae. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lilymae today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lilymae births was 2023 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lilymae. 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.
People living today
214
~ 1 in 1,601,656 Americans
Peak year
2023
21 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,051
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Lilymae: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lilymae from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 128 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Lilymae remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lilymae 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 Lilymae 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 Lilymae
The name Lilymae is a relatively modern English feminine given name that emerged in the late 19th or early 20th century. It is a combination of the names Lily, which derives from the lily flower, and Mae, which is a variant spelling of the name May, originating from the Old French word "mai" meaning the month of May or the Roman goddess of fertility, Maia.
The name Lily has been used for centuries and can be traced back to ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, where the lily flower was associated with purity, innocence, and beauty. It was also a popular name among early Christians, who saw the lily as a symbol of the Virgin Mary. In medieval Europe, the name Lily gained popularity, particularly in England and France.
The name Mae, on the other hand, became popular in the 19th century as a standalone name or as a shortened version of other names like Mary or Margaret. It was often used as a middle name or as a nickname.
While there are no known historical figures with the exact name Lilymae, there have been several notable individuals named Lily or Mae throughout history. One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Lily was Lily, Princess of Bretagne, who lived in the 12th century and was the daughter of King Conan IV of Brittany.
In the 19th century, the name Lily gained popularity with the birth of British novelist Lily Strickland (1887-1928) and American actress Lily Langtry (1853-1929), who was known as the "Jersey Lily" and was a famous beauty and mistress of King Edward VII.
Other notable individuals named Lily include American singer and actress Lily Tomlin (born 1939), British author Lily Brett (born 1946), and American painter Lily Yeats (1866-1949), who was the daughter of the famous Irish painter John Butler Yeats.
As for the name Mae, one of the earliest notable individuals was American actress Mae West (1893-1980), who was known for her provocative roles and witty one-liners. Other famous Maes include American singer and actress Mae Marsh (1894-1968), British playwright Mae West (1900-1980), and American baseball player Mae Ault (1887-1939), who was one of the first women to play professional baseball.
While the name Lilymae is a relatively modern combination, it reflects the long-standing popularity of floral names and the enduring appeal of names like Lily and Mae, which have been cherished for their beauty, simplicity, and historical significance.
People
Lilymae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lilymae 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
Lilymae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lilymae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 214 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lilymae 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 1,601,656 US residents.
Is Lilymae a common name?
We classify Lilymae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 222 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lilymae most popular?
The single biggest year for Lilymae was 2023, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lilymae is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lilymae a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lilymae 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.