Lillie means lily — the IE-ending variant of Lily, carrying the same flower-of-purity through a more elaborate, more Victorian visual identity. Lillie Langtry was the most beautiful woman in Victorian England — the first celebrity. The IE-ending creates a slightly more vintage, more elaborated feel than the two-syllable Lily.
Lillie is the IE-ending variant of Lily meaning lily. Lillie Langtry (1853–1929) was considered the most beautiful woman in Victorian England and became the first modern celebrity. The IE-ending carries Victorian visual charm.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Victorian-era form; Lillie Langtry (1853–1929).
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Today
Lillie remains a beloved choice, ranking #681 in the US. 159,362 babies have been named Lillie since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Lillie?
1919peak year
Lillie appears in U.S. registration data going all the way back to 1880, when records begin. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1919, 3,262 babies were named Lillie (ranked #81 nationally). Today it sits around #681, with roughly 431 babies named Lillie each year. Lillie's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 159,362 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Lillie's Life Path 6 is the nurturer's number — lily nurturing. People named Lillie tend to be beautiful, vintage, and gifted at being the first celebrity in any room.
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