Jillian Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJIL-ee-uhn / ˈdʒɪl.i.ənLatin; English
Meaning
Latin: youthful; English: youthful
Historical & Cultural Background
Jillian is derived from the Latin name Julianus, which is a diminutive of Julius. The name has been popular in English-speaking countries since the 20th century. It is often associated with qualities of youthfulness and vitality. Jillian has also been used as a feminine name, but it can be considered unisex.
Trend Summary
Jillian has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jill
- Jilly
International Variants
- Julián (Spanish)
- Julius (Latin)
Famous people named Jillian
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Fictional characters named Jillian
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jillian was first seen in the United States in 1977. Jillian has ranked as high as #1178 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in District of Columbia, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Jillian has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jillian (1989)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DC | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2009 | 5 |