Lilburn
Lilburn is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Stream of lilies or stream where lilies grow.
Origin and history
Lilburn is a masculine name of Old English origin, derived from a place name meaning 'stream of lilies'. It historically saw modest use as a given name in the United States, particularly in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is extremely rare in contemporary birth records.
Popularity in the United States
713 babies in the United States have been named Lilburn since 1880. It ranks #3963 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- KY (44.7 %)
- MO (25.8 %)
- AR (9.8 %)
- TN (7.6 %)
- TX (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 147 |
| 1920-1930 | 258 |
| 1930-1940 | 158 |
| 1940-1950 | 99 |
| 1950-1960 | 27 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Lilburn
- Lilburn Boggs: Politician, Governor
Fun facts
- The name originally stems from places in Northumberland, England, known as Lilburn.
- Lilburn Boggs served as the sixth Governor of Missouri in the 1830s, showcasing its early American use as a first name.