Jillian name meaning

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Updated: March 17th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Latin and Greek
Usage: English, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: j(il)-lian
Meaning: Youthful, Girl, Jove's Child, Down-bearded Youth, Julia, Epic and Shield
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What does Jillian mean?

The well-known unisex name Jillian came from Latin and Greek, Jillian means "Youthful, Girl, Jove's Child, Down-bearded Youth, Julia, Epic or Shield" is specifically used in Norwegian, English, Danish, Swedish and Finnish.

Jillian is variation of persistent and cherished Juliana. Juliana is variation of admired and ceaseless Julia. Juliana is effeminate form of Julian and Julius. Also Juliana is an effeminate variant of Julianus.

Juliana is Latin form of Gölin. Of Latin origin, Widely Accepted Juliana, Juliana means "Name of a Poem, Downy Bearded and Youthful". Jillian is celebrated on September 1st.

How do I pronounce Jillian?

The most common way to pronounce two syllabled Jillian is j(il)-lian.

Variants of Jillian

Julianus, Gillet, Juliana, Julia, Gölin, Gillian, Jilly, Jillana, Julian, Giulianna, Giulietta, Juliamarie, Julius, Gjölin, Gölig, Ghillian

Names that rhyme with Jillian

How popular is the name Jillian?

Jillian was a popular name in United States. Over 81704 babies have been named Jillian since 1942. When at its peak in 1982, it ranked 96th when 3055 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

However after 98 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still dominating the charts. Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 100 baby names 2 times Jillian is a familiar baby name in New South Wales during its short run, it been to the top 100 names.

In 1953, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 85 on girl names chart when 90 babies were given the name Jillian. Over 346 people have been named Jillian in New South Wales.

Jillian is a unique baby name in Ireland, it had been in use since 1964 and was last seen in 2007, during its 40 years of usage, it was able to reach the top 200 names.

In 1982, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 173 on girl names chart when 37 babies were named Jillian. Over 560 babies in Ireland have been named Jillian. The moniker is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, in use since 1996, peaked in 1996 when it ranked 2096th.

During its 42 years of usage in France, it had made up to just the top 2000 boy names. There are over 257 babies that have been given the name Jillian in France.

But Jillian is a popular baby name in England where every 1 in 4000 have the name as well as in, Canada and Australia. As per our estimate, over 80000 people has been named Jillian globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018735379
2017573523
2016519597
2015437721
2014385847
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Jillian in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands201432791
Sweden2014268
Norway2014722
Denmark1070

Here's what numbers has to say about Jillian

You want to do everything as planned in life. You push yourself to your limits and beyond. Whatever you put your mind to, turns out great at the end. The only person you need to prove yourself is the person you see in the mirror every day. You are reliable but unpredictable, fragile but emotionless at the same time. You lack passion and wilderness. You are the original fellow everyone admires.

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Famous people named Jillian

  • Jillian D'Alessio, Canadian sprint kayaker
  • Jillian Smith, member of the national team that finished sixth at the 1984 Summer Olympics
  • Jillian Medoff, American writer of literary fiction
  • Jillian Richardson, Canadian athlete
  • Jillian Whiting, Australian television presenter
  • Jillian Barberie, Canadian-born American actress, television hostess
  • Jillian Hall, American retired professional wrestler and singer best
  • Jillian Michaels, American personal trainer, businesswoman
  • Jillian Armenante, American television and film actress
  • Jillian Parry Fry, former Miss Teen USA
  • Jillian Camarena-Williams, American retired track and field athlete
  • Jillian Skinner, New South Wales Minister for Health
  • Jillian Becker, novelist, prize-winning story-writer, critic, journalist and lecturer
  • Jillian Murray, American actress
  • Jillian Wheeler, American singer-songwriter and actress currently residing
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  • Jillian Beyor in Beauties vs. Geeks as
  • Jillian Barron in The Blood Poet as Actress
  • Jillian Fontaine in Mission: Impossible III as Actress
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  • Jillian Carol in Roundabout as Actress
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  • In 1992 action and adventure flick, Beyond the Call of Duty, Jillian McWhirter characterized Mary Jackson.
  • Jillian Sand characterized leading character of Jean McIntyre in 1934 drama, sport movie Grand Prix.
  • Jillian Byrnes, from 2002 horror and mystery flick GhostWatcher, who portrayed the Laura Kove.
  • In 2012 drama and family film, Auf den zweiten Blick, Jillian Anthony portrayed Patricia.

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