UK girl's name
Lillee
A feminine diminutive of the name Lily, from the flower symbol of purity.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Lillee is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Lillee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 9 births.
This profile covers 49 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2004 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 49 living people in the UK are called Lillee. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Lillee ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 9 girls were registered as Lillee.
- • About 49 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lillee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
9 births
Estimated living
49
2026
Meaning
What does Lillee mean?
The name Lillee is believed to be derived from the English word "lily," which traces its origins back to the Latin "lilium." The lily flower has held significant symbolic meaning across various cultures throughout history, often representing purity, innocence, and renewal.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lillee can be found in the 17th century, when it was used as a diminutive form of the name Lilian or Lillian. During this time period, the name gained popularity among English-speaking communities, particularly in the United States and Britain.
In the realm of literature, the name Lillee made an appearance in the works of renowned authors such as William Shakespeare. In his play "Love's Labour's Lost," one of the characters is named Lillee, a reference to the delicate and beautiful lily flower.
Historically, several notable individuals have borne the name Lillee. One of the earliest recorded was Lillee Langtry (1853-1923), a British actress and socialite who was a celebrated beauty of her time. Another prominent figure was Lillee Devereux Blake (1835-1938), an American author and activist who fought for women's rights and advocated for social reform.
Moving into the 20th century, Lillee Hayward (1891-1977) was a British stage and film actress who enjoyed a successful career during the early years of cinema. In the world of sports, Lillee Gooden (1922-2003) was an Australian cricketer who played for the national team in the 1940s and 1950s.
One of the most famous individuals with the name Lillee is undoubtedly Dennis Lillee (born 1949), a legendary Australian cricketer widely regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers in the history of the sport. His exceptional career spanned from the 1970s to the early 1980s, and he was instrumental in numerous victories for the Australian national team.
Throughout its history, the name Lillee has maintained a delicate and graceful connotation, often associated with the beauty and symbolism of the lily flower. While its popularity has ebbed and flowed over time, it remains a timeless and elegant choice for parents seeking a name with a rich cultural heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Lillee over time
The chart below shows babies named Lillee registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Lillee, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lillee by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lillee was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4337 | 26 | 5 |
| 2000s | #4026 | 23 | 5 |
Related
Names similar to Lillee
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Lillee: questions and answers
How popular is the name Lillee in the UK right now?
In 2016, Lillee was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Lillee most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 9 babies registered as Lillee in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Lillee?
A feminine diminutive of the name Lily, from the flower symbol of purity.
How many people are called Lillee in the UK?
A total of 49 babies have been registered as Lillee across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.