Jillian
Jillian is an English feminine form of Julian, derived from the Roman name Julius, meaning "youthful" or "Jove's child." It emerged as a distinct name in the medieval period and gained widespread popularity in the 20th century.
Current Popularity
#1132 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Offers versatile nickname options from playful to professional
- •Can be spelled Gillian, though Jillian is more common in the US
- •Ages well from childhood through adulthood
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Jillian Michaels
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Jillian Bell
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Jillian Armenante
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Jillian Murray
Actress
Statistics
83,018
Total births since 1880
1982
Peak year
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