Gillian
5 countries#3296 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Gillian was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
16,127 births recorded 1922–2025 · currently #3296 · peaked in 1999 with 1,030 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
8,992 births recorded 1974–2021 · peaked in 1977 with 590 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
8,717 births recorded 1974–2010 · peaked in 1977 with 590 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
893 births recorded 1963–2016 · peaked in 1997 with 75 births
Most common in: Rhône, Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Nord, Seine-Maritime
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
247 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3961 · peaked in 1996 with 33 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
28 births recorded 1997–2003 · peaked in 1997 with 11 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Gillian’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #758 | — |
| 2007 | #790 | ↓32 |
| 2008 | #834 | ↓44 |
| 2009 | #1037 | ↓203 |
| 2010 | #1153 | ↓116 |
| 2011 | #1266 | ↓113 |
| 2012 | #1392 | ↓126 |
| 2013 | #1725 | ↓333 |
| 2014 | #1684 | ↑41 |
| 2015 | #1743 | ↓59 |
| 2016 | #1908 | ↓165 |
| 2017 | #2283 | ↓375 |
| 2018 | #2145 | ↑138 |
| 2019 | #2814 | ↓669 |
| 2020 | #3061 | ↓247 |
| 2021 | #3157 | ↓96 |
| 2022 | #3123 | ↑34 |
| 2023 | #3181 | ↓58 |
| 2024 | #3081 | ↑100 |
| 2025 | #3296 | ↓215 |
Frequently asked questions about Gillian
Is Gillian a popular name?
Yes — Gillian currently ranks #3296 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Gillian more common for boys or girls?
Gillian is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Gillian most popular?
Gillian peaked in 1999 in United States, with 1,030 recorded births that year.
Is Gillian rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Gillian’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5009 in 1922 to #3296 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Gillian?
At least 26,012 babies have been recorded with the name Gillian across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Gillian popular in more than one country?
Yes — Gillian appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, Scotland, France, England & Wales, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Gillian?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Gillian include Esmee, Essie, Ginger, Griselda.
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