Jill

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Youthful; God is Gracious

Background: The name Jill originates from the English diminutive of Gillian, which is derived from the Latin name Julianus, meaning 'youthful.' In Hebrew contexts, Jill is also associated with the meaning 'God is gracious,' connecting it to the name Jillian's roots.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#190
Total births
208,553
Most popular decade
1960s (207,930 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-3,008 ranks)
Years in Top 100
27
First recorded year
1906

Gender usage

0.2% male 99.8% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1943
First year births
6
First year rank
#3,231
Peak year
1965
Peak year births
26
Peak rank
#1,513
Most recent year
1987
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#6,952

Female

First year
1906
First year births
5
First year rank
#1,951
Peak year
1966
Peak year births
7,870
Peak rank
#49
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
19
Recent rank
#6,144

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

Related links