Gillian

Rank 3,202nd Girl Name

In 2022, the name Gillian was 3,202nd most popular baby name for girls and 5,630th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 50 babies were named Gillian in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 66,667 babies in the United States were named Gillian. Today, the average age of someone named Gillian is around 27 to 30 years old.

The name "Gillian" is not common today.

Nicknames for Gillian include Jill and Gil.

Gillian Meaning & Origin

The name Gillian is of Latin origin and it means 'youthful', suggesting vibrance, vitality, and a zest for life.

The name Gillian is described as radiant, intelligent and fun-loving.

Pronunciation

Gillian is pronounced gil-lee-an in English. The name Gillian has 7 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Gillian

  • The actress Gillian Anderson, famous for her role as Dana Scully on the X-Files, is fluent in English, French, and German.

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Geography

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