Jilian Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationJIL-ee-an / ˈdʒɪl.i.ənLatin; English
Meaning
Latin: youthful; English: variant of Jill
Historical & Cultural Background
Jilian is a modern variant of the name Jill, which is derived from the Latin name Gillius. The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the late 20th century. It is often associated with youthful energy and vibrancy. The name reflects a trend of creating feminine forms of traditionally masculine names.
Trend Summary
Jilian has seen a moderate rise in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jill
- Jillian
International Variants
- Gillian (English)
- Jiliane (French)
Famous people named Jilian
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Fictional characters named Jilian
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jilian was first seen in the United States in 1977. Jilian has ranked as high as #1105 nationally, which occurred in 1982, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New Jersey, New York, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Jilian has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jilian (2008)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 17 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 24 |
| 1982 | 44 |
| 1983 | 22 |
| 1984 | 28 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 18 |
| 1987 | 35 |
| 1988 | 29 |
| 1989 | 31 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 32 |
| 2001 | 34 |
| 2002 | 40 |
| 2003 | 37 |
| 2004 | 32 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 34 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 |