Name meaning & stats
Lily
Lily means “lily” (English origin). 178,294 US babies since 1940, peak 2011. Notable Lilys are 2.0× over-represented as models.
What it means
“lily”
EnglishWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 2011
178,294 US babies were named Lily between 1940 and 2025.
Where Lilys end up
Not enough notable Lilys yet, so this uses the spelling family: Lily, Lili, Lilly.
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.7× | High · 50 people |
| Model | 2.0× | Medium · 20 people |
| Singer | 1.0× | Medium · 13 people |
| Footballer | 1.3× | Medium · 12 people |
Among notable women who are models, the Lily family show up 2.0× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Spelling family
The most common spelling: 62% of the family
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2011)