Gillian
Gillian: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈd͡ʒɪliən/ · /ˈd͡ʒɪljən/
Meaning and origin of Gillian
- A female given name from Latin; Medieval variant of Julian and Juliana, revived and quite popular in Britain in the mid-twentieth century.
How popular is Gillian?
Since 1880, 16,059 girls and 68 boys in the U.S. have been named Gillian (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #303 in 1999. Its highest rank for boys was #4296 in 1978. In 2025, 47 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Gillian
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Gillian FAQ
What does the name Gillian mean?
A female given name from Latin; Medieval variant of Julian and Juliana, revived and quite popular in Britain in the mid-twentieth century.
What is the origin of the name Gillian?
Gillian is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Gillian?
Since 1880, 16,059 girls and 68 boys in the U.S. have been named Gillian (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #303 in 1999. Its highest rank for boys was #4296 in 1978. In 2025, 47 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Gillian a boy or girl name?
Gillian is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 16,059 girls and 68 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.