How Many People Are Named Gillian?

16,079

people in the United States are named Gillian

1 in 20,834 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2093

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0048%

Of US population

Peak Year

1999

1,030 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: JIL-ee-ən, GIL-ee-ən
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Medieval English feminine form of JULIAN. This spelling has been in use since the 13th century, though it was not declared a distinct name from Julian until the 17th century.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.6%
Male
0.4%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 29.6 years old

Young (<30) 10,375
64.5%
Adult (30–60) 5,129
31.9%
Senior (>60) 575
3.6%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1922 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 1,814
New York 1,781
Texas 796
Pennsylvania 734
New Jersey 733
Massachusetts 633
Illinois 632
Ohio 592
Florida 534
Michigan 460

💡 Fun Facts About "Gillian"

  • 51 babies were named Gillian in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1999
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1922
  • Most popular in California

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