Jill
Jill is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Youthful or dedicated to Jupiter.
Origin and history
Jill is a short form of Jillian, which ultimately derives from the Latin name Juliana, meaning youthful or downy-haired. It became a popular independent given name in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States. Although its overall historic U.S. rank is high, its usage for modern newborns has slowed significantly.
Popularity in the United States
208,071 babies in the United States have been named Jill since 1880. It ranks #190 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1977.
States where it is most popular
- NY (9 %)
- CA (8.2 %)
- IL (7.2 %)
- OH (6.9 %)
- MI (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 53 |
| 1920-1930 | 256 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,578 |
| 1940-1950 | 11,865 |
| 1950-1960 | 39,061 |
| 1960-1970 | 69,144 |
| 1970-1980 | 55,070 |
| 1980-1990 | 24,407 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,748 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,335 |
| 2010-2019 | 425 |
| 2020-2029 | 124 |
Famous people named Jill
- Jill Biden: First Lady, Educator
- Jill Scott: Singer, Songwriter
- Jill Hennessy: Actress, Musician
Fun facts
- The name Jill has been paired with Jack in popular culture for centuries due to the famous nursery rhyme.
- Jill reached its highest popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.