Gill
Pronunciation: [ g-IHL ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Gill first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 45 babies have been named Gill in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gill is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #65,451 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #65,451
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Gill
Gill is a girl name .
Is Gill a boy or girl name? Gill is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #65,451 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #33,068. Gill is more commonly used as a boy name.
Gill is currently ranked #65,451 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Gill include Gillian . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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