Lilac

Girl name

Lilac has been given to 371 babies in the U.S. since 1979. It peaked in 2024.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

371

Peak year

2024 (44 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1979

10-year trend

▲ +169%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Lilac — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Lilagirl

76,550 babies since 1880

Lilahgirl

24,664 babies since 1884

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FAQ

How popular is the name Lilac?

Lilac has been given to 371 babies in the U.S. since 1979. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Lilac peak?

Lilac peaked in 2024, when 44 babies were given the name.

Is Lilac a girl or boy name?

Lilac is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Lilac are girls).

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