Jillian Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jillian has its roots in Latin, originating as a feminine form of Julian, which means youthful. The name has evolved from Julius to Julianus and then to Juliana before becoming Jillian in modern English. It embodies traits of youthfulness and vibrancy, and it has no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the late 20th century and is often associated with strong, sophisticated individuals.
The name Jillian is most popular in New Hampshire, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Jillian has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Jillian' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6561st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4782nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13873rd out of 24088 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3515th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 488th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 129th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 164th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 640th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jillian' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jillian"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɪliən/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Jillian is a feminine form of the name Julian, which derives from the Latin name Julianus, a diminutive of Julius. The name Julius is believed to be derived from the Latin word 'iuvenalis,' meaning 'youthful.'
Meaning
youthful
Language Evolution
Julius (Latin), Julianus (Latin), Juliana (Latin), Jillian (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Jillian gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a modern variation of the traditional name Julian.
Variants & Derivatives
Jill, Jilly, Jillie
Modern Popularity & Image
Jillian is often perceived as a sophisticated and elegant name, frequently associated with a youthful and vibrant personality.
Famous People
Jillian Michaels - American personal trainer and television personality, Jillian Anderson - American actress known for her role in The X-Files, Jillian Tamaki - Canadian illustrator and cartoonist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jillian"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jillian"
"Jillian" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6561st of 10718 | 33 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4782nd of 16616 | 155 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 13873rd of 24088 | 39 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 9204th of 9204 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3515th of 12526 | 222 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 488th of 19264 | 6,542 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 129th of 27321 | 37,377 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 164th of 35406 | 33,318 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 640th of 30306 | 5,554 |
Regional Popularity of "Jillian" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
61.82% 3211th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jillian" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
94.32% 2292nd/2430 |
- |
79.68% 2211th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
15.02% 441st/2937 |
9.45% 329th/3483 |
18.56% 653rd/3518 |
13.80% 558th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
3.66% 135th/3685 |
1.63% 73rd/4475 |
3.74% 194th/5194 |
2.90% 183rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
2.95% 135th/4582 |
1.70% 88th/5164 |
2.65% 194th/7313 |
3.00% 224th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
13.23% 527th/3984 |
11.39% 511th/4487 |
10.30% 703rd/6822 |
12.89% 809th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jillian"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jillian" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.