girl's name
Lille
LIL-eh (Estonian)
- Origin Estonian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 133
Lille is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2014 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Lille is a name of Estonian origin.
- Peaked in 1919, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1889.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Lille Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 27 |
| 1920s | 29 |
| 1930s | 22 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 24 |
How Popular Is Lille?
In 2014, Lille was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Lille Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Lille
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lille Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lille over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lille
- Estonian LIL-eh
Sibling Names for Lille
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lille — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lille
How popular is the name Lille?
In 2014, Lille was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Lille a girl's or a boy's name?
Lille is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lille?
Lille has 2 syllables.
When was Lille most popular?
Lille peaked in 1919, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.