Tigerlily
A floral name combining the fierce imagery of the tiger with the delicate lily flower.
Name Census estimates that about 345 living Americans carry the first name Tigerlily. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tigerlily today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tigerlily births was 2016 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tigerlily. 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
345
~ 1 in 993,491 Americans
Peak year
2016
27 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,890
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Tigerlily: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tigerlily 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 165 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Tigerlily remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tigerlily 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 Tigerlily during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tigerlilys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tigerlily
The given name Tigerlily is a unique and intriguing blend of two words – "tiger" and "lily." Its origins can be traced back to the English language, where it emerged as a compound word formed by combining the names of the majestic tiger and the delicate lily flower.
The tiger, a powerful and revered beast, has long been a symbol of strength, courage, and fierceness across various cultures. In contrast, the lily flower represents purity, beauty, and innocence. The juxtaposition of these two elements in the name Tigerlily creates an intriguing contrast, evoking images of both fierce determination and gentle grace.
While the name Tigerlily does not have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been embraced as a unique and unconventional name choice in modern times. The earliest recorded use of the name Tigerlily dates back to the late 19th century, when it began to appear sporadically in birth records and literary works.
One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Tigerlily was Tigerlily Damerow, born in 1905 in Germany. She was a renowned painter and artist whose vibrant works often depicted scenes of nature and wildlife. Unfortunately, many of her works were lost during World War II.
Another noteworthy Tigerlily was Tigerlily Maffoletti, an Italian opera singer born in 1920. Her powerful and expressive voice captivated audiences throughout Europe during the mid-20th century. She was particularly renowned for her performances in the operas of Puccini and Verdi.
In the literary world, Tigerlily Munro was a celebrated Canadian author born in 1935. Her novels and short stories, often set against the backdrop of rural Canada, explored themes of human resilience, family dynamics, and the beauty of nature.
Moving to the realm of activism, Tigerlily Hawkins, born in 1950 in the United States, was a prominent figure in the environmental conservation movement. She dedicated her life to protecting endangered species and their habitats, particularly in the Amazonian rainforests.
Lastly, Tigerlily Khan, born in 1975 in Pakistan, is a contemporary artist known for her thought-provoking installations and sculptures. Her works often explore themes of cultural identity, gender roles, and the intersection of tradition and modernity.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the unique and captivating name Tigerlily throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human experience.
People
Tigerlily + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tigerlily as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tigerlily: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tigerlily?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 345 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tigerlily 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 993,491 US residents.
Is Tigerlily a common name?
We classify Tigerlily as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 349 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tigerlily most popular?
The single biggest year for Tigerlily was 2016, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tigerlily is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tigerlily a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tigerlily 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.