The nameGillian
Gillian is a girl's name in English, but given more often to boys in France.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
It goes back to Juliana, from the Latin Julianus, derived from Julius.
Origin
English, an old form of Juliana.
History
First given in France in the early 1960s, Gillian peaked there in the late 1990s, then became very rare.
Popularity of the name Gillian
Gillian in France
5038thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1997peak year (75 births)
940babies named Gillian in France since 1900
Gillian was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 385 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Gillian. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 1997. Half of all babies named Gillian in France were born before 1998.
Variants and related names
Gillian in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gillian mean?
It goes back to Juliana, from the Latin Julianus, derived from Julius.
What is the origin of the name Gillian?
English, an old form of Juliana.
Is Gillian a girl's or a boy's name?
Gillian is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Gillian?
Variants and related names of Gillian include Jill, Juliana and Julius.