US Popularity:2398
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Greek
Meaning:Youthful; Downy-bearded
Jillian, which has Latin and Greek origin. Meaning "youthful," in Latin, it's perfect for reminding baby that they'll always be, well, your baby. This girl's name can also be spelled as Gillian and has the retro-sounding Jill as a nickname. Jillian is the feminine form of Julian or Julius, which means "downy-bearded" in Greek and is also intrinsically linked to some of the Roman Empire's most powerful rulers.

How Popular Is The Name Jillian?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Jillian is currently #1907 on The Bump
Boy:Jillian is currently #1075 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Jillian is currently #1323 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Jillian is currently #2398 in U.S. births
Girl:Jillian is currently #1266 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
Gender:
Girl
#1266
in 2025
- 134
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
Learn how we keep our content accurate and up-to-date by reading ourmedical review and editorial process.

Search Gender-Neutral Baby Names

Search by:

  • Name or Meaning
  • Filter
  • Letter