Jillian
A female given name from Latin, variant of Gillian.
Every Jillian since 1944 — 83,424 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jillian
Jillian is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,266 in 2025 with 177 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1944, 83,424 American babies have been named Jillian. Its peak came in 1982, when 3,070 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jillian stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jillian year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 177 | #1,266 | — | — |
| 2024 | 214 | #1,131 | — | — |
| 2023 | 214 | #1,135 | — | — |
| 2022 | 232 | #1,083 | — | — |
| 2021 | 253 | #1,011 | — | — |
| 2020 | 267 | #957 | — | — |
| 2019 | 353 | #787 | — | — |
| 2018 | 383 | #734 | — | — |
| 2017 | 525 | #574 | — | — |
| 2016 | 602 | #518 | — | — |
| 2015 | 721 | #440 | — | — |
| 2014 | 848 | #385 | — | — |
| 2013 | 945 | #342 | — | — |
| 2012 | 1,102 | #286 | — | — |
| 2011 | 1,431 | #221 | — | — |
| 2010 | 1,820 | #169 | — | — |
| 2009 | 2,041 | #157 | 5 | #13,375 |
| 2008 | 1,905 | #174 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1,787 | #187 | — | — |
| 2006 | 2,004 | #174 | 6 | #11,280 |
| 2005 | 2,121 | #161 | 5 | #12,278 |
| 2004 | 2,179 | #152 | 8 | #8,498 |
| 2003 | 2,425 | #135 | 5 | #11,746 |
| 2002 | 2,734 | #125 | — | — |
| 2001 | 2,847 | #120 | — | — |
| 2000 | 2,779 | #120 | 10 | #6,552 |
| 1995 | 1,503 | #197 | 5 | #9,512 |
| 1990 | 2,676 | #122 | 13 | #4,277 |
| 1985 | 2,475 | #115 | 12 | #3,686 |
| 1980 | 1,650 | #171 | 9 | #4,302 |
| 1975 | 88 | #1,270 | — | — |
| 1970 | 75 | #1,395 | — | — |
| 1965 | 28 | #2,268 | — | — |
| 1960 | 13 | #3,572 | — | — |
| 1955 | 7 | #4,931 | — | — |
| 1950 | 6 | #4,986 | — | — |
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Famous people named Jillian
- Jillian Janson Pornographic actor · b. 1995
- Jillian Murray Actor · b. 1984
- Jillian Hall Wrestler · b. 1980
- Jillian Bell Actor · b. 1984
- Jillian Rose Reed Actor · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jillian mean?
A female given name from Latin, variant of Gillian.
How popular is the name Jillian in 2025?
Jillian ranked #1,266 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 177 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jillian?
83,424 babies have been named Jillian in the United States since 1944, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jillian most popular?
Jillian peaked in 1982, when 3,070 newborns received the name.
Is Jillian a boy or girl name?
Jillian is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jillian rising or falling?
Jillian is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jillian?
Well-known people named Jillian include Jillian Janson (pornographic actor), Jillian Murray (actor), Jillian Hall (wrestler).