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Jillian

Jillian is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 213 girls in the United States.

Jillian at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɪljən/
Also spelled
Gillian

About the name Jillian

Jillian belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess. It travels in a few spellings: Gillian.

In the United States, Jillian first appears in Social Security records in 1944. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #96 in 1982, and in 2024 213 babies received the name — 83,018 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jillian in US records

First recorded (US)
1944
Best US rank
#96 in 1982
Peak year
1982
Babies named Jillian in 2024
213
Total since 1880
83,018

Jillian in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2096 in 1996
Babies named Jillian in 2025
3
Total since 1996
70

Spellings & short forms

Gillian

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jillian mean?

The meaning of Jillian is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jillian a boy or girl name?

Jillian is a girl name. In 2024, 213 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jillian?

Jillian comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Gillian.

How popular is the name Jillian?

Jillian first appears in US records in 1944. Its best-ever ranking was #96 in 1982, and 213 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Jillian?

Jillian is pronounced /ˈdʒɪljən/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.