Lily Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Lily symbolizes purity, innocence, and beauty.
Meaning of the Name Lily
Lily is derived from the flower lily, which is a symbol of purity, innocence, and beauty. The name has roots in various cultures and languages, including Greek, Latin, and English. In Greek mythology, the lily was associated with the goddess Hera, symbolizing rebirth and motherhood. In Christianity, the lily is often associated with the Virgin Mary. Overall, Lily represents elegance, grace, and fertility.
Popularity of the Name Lily
The popularity for the name Lily peaked in popularity in the year 2011 with 8,188 births, which ranked number 59 out of 31,479 unique names for that year. Lily had the most female births in 2011 with 8,188, which ranked number 15 out of 19,581 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2004 with 21, which ranked number 4,128 out of 13,227 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Lily has declined sharply over the last ten years from 7,978 births to 5,966 births, a decline of -25.22%. Among males, Lily has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 12 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among females, Lily has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 7,966 births to 5,966 births, a decline of -25.11%.
Nationwide Popularity of Lily
- 20 Year Trend of Lily: 55.61%
- 10 Year Trend of Lily: -25.22%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Lily: -100.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Lily: -25.11%
Popularity of Lily by State
Among females, Lily was most popular in Southeastern states with 1,523 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 681 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Lily. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 56 |
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 60 | 59 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 71 | 16 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 112 | 36 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 681 | 33 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 119 | 22 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 85 | 15 |
| DC | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 35 |
| DE | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 74 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 353 | 28 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 185 | 28 |
| HI | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 11 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 53 | 36 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 33 | 40 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 229 | 20 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 108 | 39 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 53 | 30 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 92 | 26 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 78 | 25 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 147 | 21 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 118 | 18 |
| ME | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 38 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 181 | 24 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 118 | 18 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 99 | 36 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 35 | 54 |
| MT | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 10 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 210 | 21 |
| ND | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 32 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 39 | 24 |
| NH | < 5 | N/A | 33 | 17 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 185 | 27 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 34 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 48 | 33 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 350 | 28 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 176 | 42 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 79 | 20 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 70 | 28 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 231 | 20 |
| RI | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 17 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 89 | 17 |
| SD | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 17 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 156 | 23 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 497 | 44 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 134 | 9 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 179 | 17 |
| VT | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 38 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 146 | 26 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 96 | 30 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 100 |
| WY | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 33 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Lily
- Total Births of Lily: 5795 (-2.86%) 0
- Female Births of Lily: 5796 (-2.85%)
Given the downward trend of Lily over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.86% decrease in total births, for a total of 5,795 births in 2024. For Females, births for Lily have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 5,796 female births in 2024, a decrease of -2.85%.