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Is Lillian/ Lily *really* that popular?
I just received this as a suggestion, and was initially kind of intrigued by it as it does meet many of my criteria. (Also, want to hear something totally cheesy? DD is due on Easter, and of course the Lilly is the "Easter flower", so. . . I know, I know!)
Anyway, I was shocked to go to the Social Security website and see how popular these names, and all their variations, are! I've never heard of a Lillian or Lily IRL - never. Well, that's not true. . . There was my old roommate's dog. And the kid on M.odern Family. But that's it!
Thoughts?
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Re: Is Lillian/ Lily *really* that popular?
https://www.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/babyname.cgi
social security website showing how popular Lillian is, #27 in US in 2009.
as for Lily, #18 for 2009.
So, YES, it is VERY popular.
Carter Robert 7.18.08 | Brynn Sophia 5.24.10 | Reid Joseph 9.10.12 | Emerson Mae 1.27.14
My husband and I are going back and forth with a name that is in a similar situation as well. We went to Babies R Us recently and looked at all the personalized pacifiers and cups to see which names were there and which ones were being purchased the most. Unfortunately, both Lilly (various spellings) and the name we like were very popular.
That being said, with the encouragement of the ladies on this board, I have realized you have to use what name you believe you should use. If it is a name you love and it is popular, then just use it. I think Lily, Lilly, Lillian (any of those) is a beautiful name and many of these older fashioned names are making a comeback.
Oh, my. I hadn't run those numbers, thanks for the info!
I really like the name Lily and I love the Easter connection. If you really like it, use it.
Lily was actually on our list until someone made the association of someone I don't particularly care for and ruined it for me
It's very popular in my area. It's such a pretty name that it's easy to see why it would be.
FWIW, my name is Laura and it was #18 the year I was born. I haven't known all that many Lauras my age in my life.
Yes, it really is that popular.
I do love Lillian though. (nn Lily)
I think it is so funny how you can think you prectically invented a name just to find out it is so popular! I feel that way, too!
I was shocked when I found out how popular it is! I guess it happens especially when you are new to kids!!
I have to say, though, coming from a Kristen born in 1979 that has been call every k- and c- name at least once, I still like my name!
I LOVE Liliana!
My niece is "Lillian" (she's 4). Other than that, I only know of girls with the name Lily - but they seem to be of all ages (one is 15, but most are under the age of 3).
I think it's a beautiful name.
It's a very popular name in the U.S., but it might not be so popular in your state/area.
Do a little more research (check the SSA site by state; look at your local hospital websites, newspaper announcements). Chances are, it's more popular than you think (especially if you don't have many babies in your family/circle of friends). But it's also possible that you live in an area where it's much more uncommon.
If popularity matters to you, I'd check those things out before deciding on the name for sure. If not---go for it.