Jill
Jill: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /dอกสษชl/
Meaning and origin of Jill
- A female given name from Latin.
Etymology
A variant of Gill, diminutive of Gillian, a medieval form of Juliana, ultimately from Latin.
How popular is Jill?
Since 1880, 208,071 girls and 501 boys in the U.S. have been named Jill (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #41 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #1539 in 1965. In 2025, 21 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Jill
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Jill
Sister and brother names that share Jill's Latin roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Jill FAQ
What does the name Jill mean?
A female given name from Latin. A variant of Gill, diminutive of Gillian, a medieval form of Juliana, ultimately from Latin.
What is the origin of the name Jill?
Jill is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Jill?
Since 1880, 208,071 girls and 501 boys in the U.S. have been named Jill (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #41 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #1539 in 1965. In 2025, 21 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Jill a boy or girl name?
Jill is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 208,071 girls and 501 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.