Lilyan
Lilyan is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Lily flower.
Origin and history
Lilyan is a modern spelling variant of Lillian, which derives from the Latin name for the lily flower. It has seen continuous, modest use in the United States as a creative alternative to the traditional spelling.
Popularity in the United States
4,339 babies in the United States have been named Lilyan since 1880. It ranks #2669 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1831.
States where it is most popular
- NY (20.6 %)
- CA (9.2 %)
- IL (9.1 %)
- TX (8.9 %)
- OH (7.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 29 |
| 1900-1910 | 164 |
| 1910-1920 | 849 |
| 1920-1930 | 321 |
| 1930-1940 | 162 |
| 1940-1950 | 59 |
| 1950-1960 | 33 |
| 1960-1970 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 22 |
| 1990-2000 | 122 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,232 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,055 |
| 2020-2029 | 270 |
Famous people named Lilyan
- Lilyan Chauvin: Actress, Director
Nicknames
Lily, Lil
Fun facts
- Lilyan is a phonetic respelling of Lillian that highlights the popular nickname Lily within the full name.
- Although less common than Lillian, Lilyan has been continuously used in the U.S. since records began in 1880.