Gill
Gill is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Joy, gladness, or bright pledge.
Origin and history
Gill is a masculine name with roots both as a diminutive of Gilbert and Giles, and as a modern English spelling variant of the Hebrew name Gil. In Hebrew context, it means joy or gladness, while its Germanic origins relate to bright pledge. Historically given to boys in the U.S., it remains a rare and distinct choices today.
Popularity in the United States
1,218 babies in the United States have been named Gill since 1880. It ranks #3480 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (58.2 %)
- LA (26.9 %)
- CA (7.5 %)
- TN (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 29 |
| 1920-1930 | 67 |
| 1930-1940 | 53 |
| 1940-1950 | 184 |
| 1950-1960 | 378 |
| 1960-1970 | 211 |
| 1970-1980 | 106 |
| 1980-1990 | 77 |
| 1990-2000 | 79 |
| 2000-2010 | 29 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Gill functions both as an independent Hebrew name meaning joy and as an English short form of Gilbert.
- Gill has been registered fewer than 1,300 times in official U.S. male birth records since 1880.