Gillian Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationJIL-ee-uhn / ˈdʒɪl.i.ənLatin; Irish
Meaning
Latin: youthful; Irish: bright, shining
Historical & Cultural Background
Gillian is derived from the Latin name 'Julius', which means youthful. It has also been associated with the Irish name 'Gillian', which means bright or shining. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century. It has been used in various forms across different cultures, reflecting a blend of influences.
Trend Summary
Gillian has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jillian
- Gillian
International Variants
- Gillian (English)
- Gillian (Irish)
Famous people named Gillian
Gillian Anderson is an American actress known for her role as Dana Scully in 'The X-Files'.
Gillian Flynn is an American author best known for her thriller novel 'Gone Girl'.
Gillian Jacobs is an American actress recognized for her work in the television series 'Community'.
Gillian Welch is an American singer-songwriter known for her contributions to the Americana music genre.
Fictional characters named Gillian
Gillian is a character in the television series 'The X-Files', portrayed by Gillian Anderson.
Gillian is a character in the novel 'Gone Girl', created by author Gillian Flynn.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gillian was first seen in the United States in 1922. Gillian has ranked as high as #556 nationally, which occurred in 1999, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Gillian has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Gillian (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 | |
| TN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1944 | 7 |
| 1945 | 13 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1947 | 22 |
| 1948 | 19 |
| 1949 | 23 |
| 1950 | 18 |
| 1951 | 19 |
| 1952 | 16 |
| 1953 | 19 |
| 1954 | 16 |
| 1955 | 29 |
| 1956 | 26 |
| 1957 | 31 |
| 1958 | 25 |
| 1959 | 35 |
| 1960 | 19 |
| 1961 | 51 |
| 1962 | 65 |
| 1963 | 61 |
| 1964 | 70 |
| 1965 | 82 |
| 1966 | 83 |
| 1967 | 84 |
| 1968 | 116 |
| 1969 | 127 |
| 1970 | 125 |
| 1971 | 121 |
| 1972 | 128 |
| 1973 | 139 |
| 1974 | 110 |
| 1975 | 100 |
| 1976 | 95 |
| 1977 | 162 |
| 1978 | 175 |
| 1979 | 174 |
| 1980 | 173 |
| 1981 | 222 |
| 1982 | 255 |
| 1983 | 227 |
| 1984 | 255 |
| 1985 | 234 |
| 1986 | 209 |
| 1987 | 265 |
| 1988 | 281 |
| 1989 | 263 |
| 1990 | 238 |
| 1991 | 208 |
| 1992 | 197 |
| 1993 | 176 |
| 1994 | 162 |
| 1995 | 221 |
| 1996 | 379 |
| 1997 | 659 |
| 1998 | 890 |
| 1999 | 1,022 |
| 2000 | 976 |
| 2001 | 863 |
| 2002 | 761 |
| 2003 | 638 |
| 2004 | 513 |
| 2005 | 420 |
| 2006 | 362 |
| 2007 | 366 |
| 2008 | 339 |
| 2009 | 251 |
| 2010 | 211 |
| 2011 | 188 |
| 2012 | 166 |
| 2013 | 120 |
| 2014 | 125 |
| 2015 | 120 |
| 2016 | 105 |
| 2017 | 81 |
| 2018 | 88 |
| 2019 | 59 |
| 2020 | 52 |
| 2021 | 51 |
| 2022 | 52 |
| 2023 | 51 |
| 2024 | 51 |