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Lillien

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Pronounced LIL-ee-un /ˈlɪl.i.ən/High

Meaning: A variant spelling of Lillian, from Lily (Latin lilium), the flower long associated with purity; the name may also have begun as an elaboration of a pet form of Elizabeth. The -ien spelling is a modern touch.Medium

In 30 seconds: Lillien is a spelling of Lillian, from the lily — the bloom of purity (said 'LIL-ee-un').
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Origin MediumEnglish, Latin
MeaningA variant spelling of Lillian, from Lily (Latin lilium), the flower long associated with purity; the name may also have begun as an elaboration of a pet form of Elizabeth. The -ien spelling is a modern touch.
U.S. rank (2024)#14467 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 319

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119182024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lillien respells Lillian, a name built on the lily (Latin lilium) and possibly on an old pet form of Elizabeth. Lillian was a Victorian and Edwardian favorite and has come back strongly; Lillien is a rarer variant that keeps the sound and freshens the look (said 'LIL-ee-un').

It appears only very rarely in U.S. records, while Lillian is popular. Rare, floral, and classic in sound.

Did you know? The lily behind Lillian has stood for purity in art for centuries, appearing in countless paintings of the Annunciation. Lillien simply gives the name a fresh finish (said 'LIL-ee-un').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Lillien — Variant spelling of Lillian; Latin lilium

Variations

LillianLilianLillianne

Nicknames

LilyLil

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If you like Lillien…

Lillian— the standard spelling
Lilian— a like single-l variant
Vivian— a like -ian classic
Gillian— a like three-beat -ian name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lillien mean?

Lillien is a spelling of Lillian, from the lily (Latin lilium), a flower long linked to purity.

How do you pronounce Lillien?

It's said LIL-ee-un /ˈlɪl.i.ən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lillien a boy or girl name?

Lillien is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Lillien?

Lillien is very rare in the U.S., while Lillian is popular.

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