Gilman
Gilman is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Servant of William or servant of Will.
Origin and history
Gilman is a surname-derived masculine given name of English and Germanic origin. Historically derived from an Old French and Germanic personal name meaning 'servant of Will', it was adopted as a surname and subsequently as a given name. In the United States, it enjoyed modest usage during the late 19th and early 20th centuries but is now quite rare.
Popularity in the United States
935 babies in the United States have been named Gilman since 1880. It ranks #3744 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- ME (85.7 %)
- MN (9.2 %)
- ND (2.6 %)
- WI (2.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 12 |
| 1910-1920 | 188 |
| 1920-1930 | 206 |
| 1930-1940 | 182 |
| 1940-1950 | 183 |
| 1950-1960 | 92 |
| 1960-1970 | 55 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 6 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Gilman
- Gilman Marston: General, Politician
Fun facts
- Gilman originated as an English surname derived from the French name Gilleman, meaning 'man or servant of Will'.
- The name saw its highest usage in the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s before falling out of common use.