Lillian

Meaning of Lillian

Lillian means 'lily flower'. It symbolizes purity, beauty, and innocence.

Lillian has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Lillian

Lillian has held fairly steady, sitting around #57 in 2025 after peaking at #22 in 2010.

Notable people named Lillian

• Lillian Gish
  Silent film actress
• Lillian Hellman
  Playwright and author
• Lillian Müller
  Norwegian model and actress
• Lillian Disney
  Walt Disney's wife
• Lillian Wald
  Nurse, humanitarian, author

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Questions about the name Lillian

What does the name Lillian mean?

Lillian means lillian means 'lily flower'. it symbolizes purity, beauty, and innocence, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Lillian a boy's or a girl's name?

Lillian is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Lillian?

In 2025, Lillian ranked #57 for girls, down from #54 the year before.

When was Lillian most popular?

Lillian peaked at #22 in 2010.