Lillian, of Latin origin, means 'lily' and signifies purity and beauty. It is derived from the Latin word 'lilium', which refers to the elegant lily flower.
The name Lillian experienced significant variations in popularity over the years, with peaks and valleys. Between 1882 and 1923, it saw consistent use with an average of around 25-35 births per year. However, from 1924 onwards, its popularity began to decline steadily until it reached a low point in recent decades, with only 5 births each year from 2012 to 2020, except for a peak of 24 births in 2004 and 10 births in both 2016 and 2020. Overall, the name Lillian has been given to 1429 newborn girls since 1882.