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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Gillian — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Giliana|Gilmar
LatinGirl↑ Rising

Gillian

JIL-ee-un · 3 syllables

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Girl
#3124
↑ Rising
#3124
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 19
Peak rank
#3068 in 2020
5yr change
+69 ranks
Birth frequency
1.4 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #3124 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Latin girl names
Gillian

Popularity score: 19  ·  SSA Rank: #3124

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
74
Higher than 74% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+69 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
7 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Latin RootClassic3-syllableFeminineEnglish-speakingTimelessHistoricalLiteraryRomanticRare-Modern
Character
creative intelligencequiet strengthartistic sensitivityindependent spiritthoughtful grace
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Gillians

intelligentsuspensefulpsychologicalcerebralmeticulous
STRONG
High confidence

Gillian is a Latin girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #3124 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +69 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#3124 · very rare
Gillian at a Glance
Meaning:Feminine form of Julian, from the Roman family name Julianus, derived from Julius. Associated with youthfulness and the month of July.
Language root:Latin · Old English
Peak rank:#3068 in 2020
5yr change:+69 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Gillian Anderson
Actress
Gillian Flynn
Author
Gillian Jacobs
Actress
Similar Sound
LillianJillianVivian◈JulianCecilian
Similar Style
EleanorCharlotteEvelynMargaretSophiaVictoria
Works Well With
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Gillian · Overview
Summary

Gillian is a Latin girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #3124 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 5/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Gillian scores 74/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 69 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Classic · Romantic character
Gillian carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
gillian.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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