Jillian
Pronunciation: [ j-IHL-ee-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jillian first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 227 babies have been named Jillian in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jillian is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,010 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,010
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Jillian
Jillian is a boy name .
Is Jillian a boy or girl name? Jillian is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,010 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,133. Jillian is more commonly used as a girl name.
Jillian is currently ranked #27,010 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jillian include Jil, Jill, Jilly, Jillie, Ian, Iany, Ianie, Jiy, Jiie, and Jilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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