Jil Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationJill / dʒɪlEnglish; Hebrew
Meaning
English: youthful; Hebrew: God is gracious
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jil is often considered a diminutive of Jillian or Gillian, which have roots in the English language. In Hebrew contexts, it can be associated with the name Jill, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yocheved. The name has been used in various cultures, often reflecting a sense of youthfulness and grace.
Trend Summary
The name Jil has seen fluctuating popularity, with variations like Jill being more commonly recognized.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jill
- Jillian
International Variants
- Gillian (English)
- Jill (English)
Famous people named Jil
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Fictional characters named Jil
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jil was first seen in the United States in 1945. Jil has ranked as high as #1073 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in California, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Jil has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jil (1964)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1946 | 10 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1952 | 19 |
| 1953 | 11 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1955 | 26 |
| 1956 | 27 |
| 1957 | 36 |
| 1958 | 25 |
| 1959 | 31 |
| 1960 | 32 |
| 1961 | 22 |
| 1962 | 25 |
| 1963 | 22 |
| 1964 | 16 |
| 1965 | 13 |
| 1966 | 16 |
| 1967 | 22 |
| 1968 | 18 |
| 1969 | 22 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 5 |