Gillian
girl name#3296 in 2025Gillian entered the US charts in 1922, peaked at #303 in 1999, ranks #3296 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1922–2025
#3296
rank today
#303
peak (1999)
47
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #5009 |
| 1930s | #3824 |
| 1940s | #2885 |
| 1950s | #2276 |
| 1960s | #1396 |
| 1970s | #989 |
| 1980s | #737 |
| 1990s | #737 |
| 2000s | #616 |
| 2010s | #1811 |
| 2020s | #3150 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Gillian has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 15,500 people named Gillian are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gillian alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gillian in 2025?
- Gillian ranks #3296 among US girl names in 2025, with 47 babies given the name.
- When was the name Gillian most popular?
- Gillian peaked in 1999, reaching #303 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gillian with classmates?
- Gillian will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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