Lirio
A girl's name of Spanish origin with 125 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
lily
Lirio is a baby name of Spanish origin, from the Spanish word lirio meaning 'lily' — from the Latin lilium. The lily has symbolized purity and beauty across Mediterranean cultures for millennia, from ancient Egypt to Christian iconography where it is associated with the Virgin Mary.
As a given name, Lirio is rare but instantly beautiful — a name that carries the full symbolic weight of the lily flower in a simple, four-letter word. It is used primarily in Spanish-speaking countries, where nature-inspired names have a strong tradition.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Lirio is rooted in the Spanish tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1981 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Lirio’s rarity (125 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Lirio has 19+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1981.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 16 | #17111 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 37 | #14197 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 36 | #11352 | — |
| 1980s | 36 | #10396 | — |
The Story of Lirio
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2009, Lirio is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Lirio are most likely born between 1999 and 2019.
How rare is Lirio?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Lirio is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1981, peaked in the 2000s with 37 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Lirio by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(19 years, 1981–2019)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | #14848 |
| 2016 | 5 | #17780 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18705 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9754 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13305 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16299 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17031 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14597 |
| 1998 | 7 | #11872 |
| 1996 | 6 | #12784 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8464 |
| 1992 | 6 | #12669 |
| 1991 | 7 | #10970 |
| 1989 | 5 | #13617 |
| 1986 | 6 | #10280 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10060 |
| 1984 | 7 | #8696 |
| 1982 | 6 | #9912 |
| 1981 | 6 | #9812 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1981–2019