Jillian
5 countries#1261 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Jillian was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
83,424 births recorded 1944–2025 · currently #1261 · peaked in 1982 with 3,070 births
Most common in: New York, California, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,588 births recorded 1974–2018 · peaked in 1979 with 97 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,527 births recorded 1974–2002 · peaked in 1979 with 97 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
258 births recorded 1985–2016 · peaked in 2001 with 18 births
Most common in: Essonne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
58 births recorded 1996–2018 · peaked in 1996 with 7 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 1999–1999 · peaked in 1999 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Jillian’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #174 | — |
| 2007 | #187 | ↓13 |
| 2008 | #174 | ↑13 |
| 2009 | #157 | ↑17 |
| 2010 | #169 | ↓12 |
| 2011 | #221 | ↓52 |
| 2012 | #286 | ↓65 |
| 2013 | #342 | ↓56 |
| 2014 | #385 | ↓43 |
| 2015 | #440 | ↓55 |
| 2016 | #517 | ↓77 |
| 2017 | #574 | ↓57 |
| 2018 | #734 | ↓160 |
| 2019 | #786 | ↓52 |
| 2020 | #957 | ↓171 |
| 2021 | #1010 | ↓53 |
| 2022 | #1082 | ↓72 |
| 2023 | #1135 | ↓53 |
| 2024 | #1128 | ↑7 |
| 2025 | #1261 | ↓133 |
Frequently asked questions about Jillian
Is Jillian a popular name?
Yes — Jillian currently ranks #1261 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Jillian more common for boys or girls?
Jillian is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Jillian most popular?
Jillian peaked in 1982 in United States, with 3,070 recorded births that year.
Is Jillian rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Jillian’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4574 in 1944 to #1261 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Jillian?
At least 85,270 babies have been recorded with the name Jillian across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Jillian popular in more than one country?
Yes — Jillian appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, Scotland, France, England & Wales, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Jillian?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Jillian include Heather, Isadora, Karolina, Marlene.
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