A flowering shrub; bluish-purple color
Derived from the Persian word 'lilak', this name refers to the fragrant purple or white flowering shrub. In the language of flowers, lilacs often symbolize the first emotions of love and innocence. It emerged as a given name in the late 19th century during the peak of the botanical naming trend.
Less common today
Lilac isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,549 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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