Lillie is a distinctive choice, ranked #214 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Lillie in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#214
US Rank #684
About the Name Lillie
Lillie is holding steady in the rankings at #214. It reached its peak of #112 in 2011 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Lillie is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #684 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Lillie
Unlikely. With around 227 UK babies named Lillie per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Lillie in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Lillie has held a stable position around #214 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #112 in 2011 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Lillie is more popular in the UK (#214) than in the US (#684). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Lillie ranks #684 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
227
UK babies named Lillie (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 6 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Lillie
Likely around 1 other Lillie in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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