Is Gil a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Gil is commonly used as a Boy name.

It’s currently ranked #897 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Gil Boy

Popularity: #897 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationGIL / ɡɪl

Hebrew; Irish

Meaning

Hebrew: 'joy'; Irish: 'servant'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Gil has Hebrew origins, often associated with joy and happiness. In Irish culture, it can mean servant, reflecting a different cultural significance. It has been used in various forms across different cultures, showcasing its versatility. The name has seen varying levels of popularity over the years.

Trend Summary

The name Gil has remained relatively uncommon in the U.S., with occasional spikes in usage.

Variants

Gilly

International Variants

Gil (Spanish)
Gili (Hebrew)
Gille (French)

Famous people named Gil

Gil Scott-Heron was an American musician and poet known for his influential work in the genre of spoken word and music.

Gil de Ferran is a Brazilian former racing driver and team owner, known for his success in IndyCar racing.

Fictional characters named Gil

Gil is a character in the animated film 'Finding Nemo', serving as a mentor to the protagonist.

Sibling Suggestions

Max Sam Leo Ben Eli Jake

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gil was first seen in the United States in 1914. Gil has ranked as high as #985 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Gil has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Gil (2023)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	11	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1914	12
1916	12
1917	5
1919	10
1920	10
1921	12
1922	8
1923	7
1924	11
1925	5
1926	10
1927	11
1928	25
1929	15
1930	12
1931	18
1932	7
1933	14
1934	20
1935	15
1936	14
1937	21
1938	18
1939	21
1940	27
1941	17
1942	30
1943	21
1944	31
1945	43
1946	40
1947	55
1948	55
1949	62
1950	52
1951	68
1952	78
1953	92
1954	100
1955	74
1956	94
1957	124
1958	115
1959	118
1960	99
1961	121
1962	115
1963	109
1964	107
1965	91
1966	71
1967	76
1968	48
1969	63
1970	55
1971	68
1972	54
1973	45
1974	48
1975	49
1976	55
1977	50
1978	51
1979	41
1980	61
1981	50
1982	52
1983	49
1984	67
1985	44
1986	36
1987	52
1988	47
1989	50
1990	51
1991	52
1992	59
1993	49
1994	40
1995	48
1996	67
1997	50
1998	55
1999	37
2000	47
2001	40
2002	41
2003	47
2004	56
2005	42
2006	67
2007	44
2008	51
2009	34
2010	40
2011	33
2012	37
2013	24
2014	32
2015	32
2016	32
2017	34
2018	29
2019	27
2020	23
2021	18
2022	22
2023	31
2024	27