Gillian Name Popularity and Statistics
Gillian is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Gillian?
Gillian is spelled G-I-L-L-I-A-N. The name has 7 letters.
Gillian Popularity in 2025
Rank#3,296
Recorded Births47
- Girls usage fell 215 places to #3,296 and recorded 5 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Gillian Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 47 | #3,296 |
| 2024 | Girls | 52 | #3,081 |
| 2023 | Girls | 51 | #3,181 |
| 2022 | Girls | 52 | #3,123 |
| 2021 | Girls | 51 | #3,157 |
| 2020 | Girls | 52 | #3,061 |
| 2019 | Girls | 59 | #2,814 |
| 2018 | Girls | 88 | #2,145 |
| 2017 | Girls | 81 | #2,283 |
| 2016 | Girls | 105 | #1,908 |
| 2016 | Boys | 6 | #10,744 |
| 2015 | Girls | 120 | #1,743 |
| 2014 | Girls | 125 | #1,684 |
| 2013 | Girls | 120 | #1,725 |
| 2012 | Girls | 166 | #1,392 |
| 2011 | Girls | 188 | #1,266 |
| 2010 | Girls | 211 | #1,153 |
| 2010 | Boys | 5 | #12,231 |
| 2009 | Girls | 251 | #1,037 |
| 2008 | Girls | 339 | #834 |
| 2007 | Girls | 366 | #790 |
| 2006 | Girls | 362 | #758 |
| 2006 | Boys | 8 | #8,732 |
| 2005 | Girls | 420 | #659 |
When Was Gillian Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1999 · Girls
1,022 recorded births
National rank #303
2000 · Girls
976 recorded births
National rank #325
1998 · Girls
890 recorded births
National rank #331
2001 · Girls
863 recorded births
National rank #348
Where Gillian Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| OH | #1,271 | 6 |
| CA | #2,487 | 7 |
| TX | #2,921 | 6 |