Jill
Jill is an English name that originated as a medieval diminutive of Gillian, which itself derives from Julian, meaning "youthful" or "Jove's child." The name gained independent status and became particularly associated with the famous nursery rhyme "Jack and Jill."
Current Popularity
#6246 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Extremely easy to spell and pronounce
- •Short and complete - doesn't require a nickname
- •Pairs well as a middle name
- •Has a friendly, approachable quality that works across all ages
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Statistics
208,052
Total births since 1880
1966
Peak year
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