Gil
4 countries#4857 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Gil was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,971 births recorded 1914–2025 · currently #4857 · peaked in 1957 with 124 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Illinois, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
3,622 births recorded 1910–2022 · currently #4603 · peaked in 1967 with 184 births
Most common in: Paris, Gard, Bouches-du-Rhône, Yvelines, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
167 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2011 with 17 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
164 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2493 · peaked in 2011 with 14 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 2011–2011 · peaked in 2011 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Gil’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1994 | — |
| 2007 | #2721 | ↓727 |
| 2008 | #2467 | ↑254 |
| 2009 | #3274 | ↓807 |
| 2010 | #2914 | ↑360 |
| 2011 | #3306 | ↓392 |
| 2012 | #3059 | ↑247 |
| 2013 | #4064 | ↓1005 |
| 2014 | #3371 | ↑693 |
| 2015 | #3431 | ↓60 |
| 2016 | #3441 | ↓10 |
| 2017 | #3312 | ↑129 |
| 2018 | #3708 | ↓396 |
| 2019 | #3899 | ↓191 |
| 2020 | #4275 | ↓376 |
| 2021 | #5110 | ↓835 |
| 2022 | #4570 | ↑540 |
| 2023 | #3629 | ↑941 |
| 2024 | #3986 | ↓357 |
| 2025 | #4857 | ↓871 |
Frequently asked questions about Gil
Is Gil a popular name?
Yes — Gil currently ranks #4857 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Gil more common for boys or girls?
Gil is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Gil most popular?
Gil peaked in 1957 in United States, with 124 recorded births that year.
Is Gil rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Gil’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1868 in 1914 to #4857 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Gil?
At least 8,760 babies have been recorded with the name Gil across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Gil popular in more than one country?
Yes — Gil appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Gil?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Gil include Gennaro.
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