Gillis
boy nameGillis entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #1310 in 1900, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1900–2025
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rank today
#1310
peak (1900)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1375 |
| 1910s | #1980 |
| 1920s | #2267 |
| 1930s | #2245 |
| 1940s | #2201 |
| 1950s | #2318 |
| 1960s | #3016 |
| 1970s | #4793 |
| 1980s | #6454 |
| 2000s | #9243 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Gillis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gillis alive today was born around 1938, making them about 87 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gillis in 2025?
- Gillis is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Gillis most popular?
- Gillis peaked in 1900, reaching #1310 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gillis with classmates?
- Gillis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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