Lillian Ansley

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lillian Ansley — lily
327K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lillian Ansley is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Lillian is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Lillian, also spelled Lilian, Lilliann, or Lilliane, is a female given name. Its origin is the Latin word Lilium (lily). In French, Lilian (French pronunciation: [li.ljɑ̃]) is the male form of the name, while Liliane is the female form. The first time this name became popular was in the early 1700s, with the expansion of the French colonial empire around the world. The surname Ansley: Derrick Ansley (born 1981), American football coach Edwin P. Ansley (1865–1923), American real estate developer Giselle Ansley (born 1992), English field hockey player John Ansley (1774–1845), Lord Mayor of London Josh Ansley, American musician Mary Anne Ansley (fl. 1810–1840), English artist Michael Ansley (born 1967), American basketball player Ronald Ansley (1908–1965), Canadian politician Sam Ansley (born c. 1959), American football player Zachary Ansley (born 1972), Canadian actor Grace Ansley, a character in the short story "Roman Fever" by Edith Wharton Lillian is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 327K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Lillian reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Lillian

Meaning: lily

Latin

Lillian, also spelled Lilian, Lilliann, or Lilliane, is a female given name. Its origin is the Latin word Lilium (lily). In French, Lilian (French pronunciation: [li.ljɑ̃]) is the male form of the name, while Liliane is the female form. The first time this name became popular was in the early 1700s, with the expansion of the French colonial empire around the world.

Surname: Ansley

English

Derrick Ansley (born 1981), American football coach Edwin P. Ansley (1865–1923), American real estate developer Giselle Ansley (born 1992), English field hockey player John Ansley (1774–1845), Lord Mayor of London Josh Ansley, American musician Mary Anne Ansley (fl. 1810–1840), English artist Michael Ansley (born 1967), American basketball player Ronald Ansley (1908–1965), Canadian politician Sam Ansley (born c. 1959), American football player Zachary Ansley (born 1972), Canadian actor Grace Ansley, a character in the short story "Roman Fever" by Edith Wharton

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Lillian is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Lillian by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Lillian Ansley

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Lillian Ansley:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Lillian?
The first name Lillian originates from Latin. Lillian, also spelled Lilian, Lilliann, or Lilliane, is a female given name. Its origin is the Latin word Lilium (lily). In French, Lilian (French pronunciation: [li.ljɑ̃]) is the male form of the name, while Liliane is the female form. The first time this name became popular was in the early 1700s, with the expansion of the French colonial empire around the world.
When was Lillian most popular?
The name Lillian reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Ansley?
The surname Ansley originates from English. Derrick Ansley (born 1981), American football coach Edwin P. Ansley (1865–1923), American real estate developer Giselle Ansley (born 1992), English field hockey player John Ansley (1774–1845), Lord Mayor of London Josh Ansley, American musician Mary Anne Ansley (fl. 1810–1840), English artist Michael Ansley (born 1967), American basketball player Ronald Ansley (1908–1965), Canadian politician Sam Ansley (born c. 1959), American football player Zachary Ansley (born 1972), Canadian actor Grace Ansley, a character in the short story "Roman Fever" by Edith Wharton
What are the origins of the name Lillian Ansley?
The name Lillian Ansley combines two different traditions: the first name Lillian has Latin roots, while the surname Ansley originates from English.
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