Jillian
Jillian is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Youthful, or downy-bearded; historically associated with being devoted to Jove.
Origin and history
Jillian is an English feminine given name derived as a variant of Gillian, which comes from the Latin name Juliana. Etymologically related to Julius, it carries the meaning of youthful or devoted to Jove. In the United States, it gained widespread popularity in the late 20th century and remains a familiar classic.
Popularity in the United States
83,197 babies in the United States have been named Jillian since 1880. It ranks #432 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1016.
States where it is most popular
- NY (11.1 %)
- CA (9.5 %)
- MA (6.4 %)
- PA (6 %)
- TX (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 37 |
| 1950-1960 | 86 |
| 1960-1970 | 333 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,661 |
| 1980-1990 | 25,446 |
| 1990-2000 | 19,725 |
| 2000-2010 | 22,822 |
| 2010-2019 | 8,730 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,357 |
Famous people named Jillian
- Jillian Michaels: Personal Trainer, Television Personality
- Jillian Bell: Actress, Comedian
- Jillian Hall: Professional Wrestler
Nicknames
Jill, Jillie, Jills
Fun facts
- Jillian developed as a modernized English spelling of Gillian, which was traditionally pronounced with a soft 'j' sound despite starting with a 'g'.
- The root name Gillian was so common in medieval England that the phrase 'Jack and Jill' originally referred to any typical young man and woman.