What does Jillian mean and where does it come from?
Jillian is a feminine form of the name Julian, which has Latin roots meaning 'youthful'. It became particularly popular in English-speaking countries during the 20th century. Variants of the name can be found in several cultures, including Gillian and Julienne. Noteworthy individuals include Jillian
How else can you spell Jillian?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Jillian?
Jillian works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
How popular is Jillian right now?
Falling — down 56 spots — currently #1140 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Jillian
Jillian entered American naming records in 1944 and has been in use for over 80 years. Its peak popularity was #96 in 1982. A total of 82,317 babies have received this name. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #5186 in 1950 to #1140 in 2023. Jillian is used for both genders: 100% female and 0% male.
Names that peaked alongside Jillian in 1982:
Jillian by decade
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 37 | |
| 1950s | 87 | |
| 1960s | 334 | |
| 1970s | 4,689 | |
| 1980s ★ | 25,573 | |
| 1990s | 19,762 | |
| 2000s | 22,853 | |
| 2010s | 8,719 | |
| 2020s | 263 |
What are good nicknames for Jillian?
What names sound and feel like Jillian?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Jillian also consider these