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Jillian Girl

Popularity: #737 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationJIL-ee-uhn / ˈdʒɪl.i.ən

Latin; English

Meaning

Latin: youthful; English: youthful

Historical & Cultural Background

Jillian is derived from the Latin name 'Juliana,' which is a feminine form of 'Julian.' The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century. It is often associated with qualities of youthfulness and vitality. Jillian has been used in various forms of media, contributing to its recognition.

Trend Summary

Jillian experienced a peak in popularity in the 1990s and early 2000s in the United States.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Jill
  • Jilly

International Variants

  • Gillian (English)
  • Julienne (French)
  • Giuliana (Italian)

Famous people named Jillian

Jillian Michaels is a well-known American personal trainer and television personality, recognized for her role on 'The Biggest Loser.'.

Jillian Anderson is an acclaimed American actress, best known for her role as Dana Scully in the television series 'The X-Files.'.

Jillian Tamaki is a Canadian illustrator and cartoonist, celebrated for her graphic novels and contributions to various publications.

Jillian Bell is an American actress and comedian, known for her work on 'Saturday Night Live' and in films like 'Bridesmaids.'.

Fictional characters named Jillian

Jillian Holtzmann is a character in the 'Ghostbusters' franchise, known for her quirky personality and scientific expertise.

Jillian is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus,' where she is portrayed as a curious and adventurous student.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jillian was first seen in the United States in 1944. Jillian has ranked as high as #190 nationally, which occurred in 1982, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Illinois. 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 (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 17
11%
FL 15
10%
CA 14
9%
WA 13
8%
IN 12
8%
OH 11
7%
PA 11
7%
VA 9
6%
GA 9
6%
NC 8
5%
IL 8
5%
MO 7
5%
MA 6
4%
MN 5
3%
CO 5
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19445
194715
194812
19495
19506
19516
195211
19537
195410
19557
195612
195714
19586
19597
196013
196115
196222
196323
196431
196528
196631
196743
196878
196948
197075
197166
1972101
197393
197485
197589
1976255
19771,054
19781,339
19791,507
19801,650
19812,079
19823,056
19832,514
19842,624
19852,475
19862,587
19872,793
19882,746
19892,922
19902,676
19912,377
19922,041
19931,980
19941,542
19951,503
19961,462
19971,849
19982,015
19992,280
20002,779
20012,847
20022,734
20032,425
20042,179
20052,121
20062,004
20071,787
20081,905
20092,041
20101,819
20111,431
20121,102
2013945
2014848
2015721
2016602
2017525
2018383
2019353
2020267
2021253
2022231
2023213
2024213