Lillian
Meaning: Lily; pure; innocent
Origin: Latin lilium (lily), possibly developed as an elaboration of Elizabeth or as a variant of Lily
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #295
Total births: 778
History: Lillian surged in the 2010s as a vintage name in Australia. The full form of Lily carries additional elegance. Lillian represents the elaborate side of the vintage revival.
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| Current rank (2017) | #86 |
| Babies named Lillian in 2017 | 83 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 778 |
| Peak year | 2011 (108 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #62 |
| Years in records | 2003–2017 (9 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Lillian
What does the name Lillian mean?
Lillian means “Lily; pure; innocent” from Latin lilium (lily), possibly developed as an elaboration of Elizabeth or as a variant of Lily roots.
What is the origin of the name Lillian?
Lillian has Latin lilium (lily), possibly developed as an elaboration of Elizabeth or as a variant of Lily origin. The traditional meaning is “Lily; pure; innocent”.
How popular is Lillian in Australia?
Lillian ranked #86 in Australia in 2017 — given to 83 babies that year.
When was Lillian most popular?
Lillian peaked in 2011 with 108 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Lillian a boy or girl name?
Lillian is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Lillians in registered births are female.
How long has Lillian been recorded in Australia?
Lillian appears in birth records in Australia across 9 years — from 2003 through 2017.