Lilith Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Lilith is a Hebrew name associated with a powerful female demon in Jewish mythology.
Meaning of the Name Lilith
Lilith is a Hebrew name with origins dating back to ancient Mesopotamia. In Jewish mythology, Lilith is believed to be a powerful female demon and Adam's first wife before Eve. The name Lilith is associated with rebellion, independence, and female empowerment. It has also been linked to night creatures and darkness.
Popularity of the Name Lilith
The popularity for the name Lilith peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 1,173 births, which ranked number 557 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Lilith had the most female births in 2022 with 1,173, which ranked number 270 out of 17,660 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Lilith has increased sharply over the last ten years from 327 births to 1,173 births, an increase of 258.72%. Among females, Lilith has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 327 births to 1,173 births, an increase of 258.72%.
Nationwide Popularity of Lilith
- 20 Year Trend of Lilith: 1038.83%
- 10 Year Trend of Lilith: 258.72%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Lilith: 258.72%
Popularity of Lilith by State
Among females, Lilith was most popular in Southeastern states with 300 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 123 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Lilith. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 255 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 161 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 33 | 199 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 119 | 288 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 231 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 551 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 58 | 327 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 39 | 293 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 204 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 370 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 34 | 321 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 33 | 205 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 211 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 183 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 629 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 416 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 430 |
| ME | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 134 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 37 | 234 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 606 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 34 | 173 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 264 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 379 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 214 |
| NH | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 148 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 607 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 104 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 102 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 45 | 380 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 47 | 240 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 153 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 186 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 48 | 228 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 220 |
| SD | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 135 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 36 | 202 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 123 | 285 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 252 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 277 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 35 | 183 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 217 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 147 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Lilith
- Total Births of Lilith: 1333 (13.63%)
- Female Births of Lilith: 1333 (13.63%)
Given the upward trend of Lilith over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 13.63% increase in total births, for a total of 1,333 births in 2024. For Females, births for Lilith have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 1,333 female births in 2024, an increase of 13.63%.