The nameJill
Jill is a short English classic, as old as the nursery rhyme. It was a top 50 American name in the 1970s.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
Jill is a short form of Gillian, from Juliana, from the Roman name Julius.
Origin
English, from Latin.
History
In the United States Jill reached 41st place in 1977.
Famous people named Jill
- Jill Scott, singer
- Jill Dando, television presenter
Popularity of the name Jill
Jill in the United States
Jill was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, with 69,310 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Jill. Its rise began around 1943, and it peaked in 1966. Half of all babies named Jill in the United States were born before 1967, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 21 births a year on average, against 31 in the five years before.
Jill in Ireland
Jill was most popular in Ireland in the 1980s, with 212 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Jill. Half of all babies named Jill in Ireland were born before 1987, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Jill in France
Jill in Belgium
Jill in Switzerland
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jill mean?
Jill is a short form of Gillian, from Juliana, from the Roman name Julius.
What is the origin of the name Jill?
English, from Latin.
Is Jill a girl's or a boy's name?
Jill is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Jill?
In 2024, Jill was the 6266th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 19 births.
What are the variants of the name Jill?
Variants and related names of Jill include Gillian and Juliana.
Who are famous people named Jill?
Jill Scott, singer; Jill Dando, television presenter.