What does Jill mean and where does it come from?
Jill is a diminutive form of the name Jillian, which itself is derived from the Latin name 'Julius'. The name Jill emerged in the 20th century and gained popularity in English-speaking countries. Notable people with the name include Jill Biden, the current First Lady of the United States, and Jill S
What middle names flow best with Jill?
Jill works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
How popular is Jill right now?
Holding steady — currently #879 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Jill
Jill entered American naming records in 1906 and has been in use for over 118 years. Its peak popularity was #41 in 1977. More than 208,469 babies have been named Jill since 1906. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #2336 in 1910 to #879 in 2023. Jill is used for both genders: 100% female and 0% male.
Names that peaked alongside Jill in 1977:
Jill by decade
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 | |
| 1910s | 53 | |
| 1920s | 256 | |
| 1930s | 1,578 | |
| 1940s | 11,892 | |
| 1950s | 39,121 | |
| 1960s ★ | 69,307 | |
| 1970s | 55,250 | |
| 1980s | 24,480 | |
| 1990s | 4,752 | |
| 2000s | 1,334 | |
| 2010s | 424 | |
| 2020s | 17 |
What are good nicknames for Jill?
What names sound and feel like Jill?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Jill also consider these