Gillian
Pronunciation: [ j-IHL-ee-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gillian first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 68 babies have been named Gillian in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gillian is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,446 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,446
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Cornish origin
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About the Name Gillian
Gillian is a boy name .
Is Gillian a boy or girl name? Gillian is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,446 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,126. Gillian is more commonly used as a girl name.
Gillian is currently ranked #21,446 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gillian include Gil, Gill, Gilly, Gillie, Ian, Iany, Ianie, Giy, Giie, and Gilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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