Jillian
boy nameJillian entered the US charts in 1977, peaked at #2676 in 1983, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1977–2025
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rank today
#2676
peak (1983)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4373 |
| 1980s | #3552 |
| 1990s | #7260 |
| 2000s | #9996 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Jillian are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jillian alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jillian in 2025?
- Jillian is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Jillian most popular?
- Jillian peaked in 1983, reaching #2676 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jillian with classmates?
- Jillian will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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