Jillian Name Popularity and Statistics
Jillian 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 Jillian?
Jillian is spelled J-I-L-L-I-A-N. The name has 7 letters.
Jillian Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,261
Recorded Births177
- Girls usage fell 133 places to #1,261 and recorded 37 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.
Jillian 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 | 177 | #1,261 |
| 2024 | Girls | 214 | #1,128 |
| 2023 | Girls | 214 | #1,135 |
| 2022 | Girls | 232 | #1,082 |
| 2021 | Girls | 253 | #1,010 |
| 2020 | Girls | 267 | #957 |
| 2019 | Girls | 353 | #786 |
| 2018 | Girls | 383 | #734 |
| 2017 | Girls | 525 | #574 |
| 2016 | Girls | 602 | #517 |
| 2015 | Girls | 721 | #440 |
| 2014 | Girls | 848 | #385 |
| 2013 | Girls | 945 | #342 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,102 | #286 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,431 | #221 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,820 | #169 |
| 2009 | Girls | 2,041 | #157 |
| 2009 | Boys | 5 | #12,491 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,905 | #174 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,787 | #187 |
| 2006 | Girls | 2,004 | #174 |
| 2006 | Boys | 6 | #10,662 |
| 2005 | Girls | 2,121 | #161 |
| 2005 | Boys | 5 | #11,472 |
When Was Jillian 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.
1982 · Girls
3,056 recorded births
National rank #96
1989 · Girls
2,922 recorded births
National rank #106
2001 · Girls
2,847 recorded births
National rank #120
1987 · Girls
2,793 recorded births
National rank #99
Where Jillian 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 |
|---|---|---|
| KS | #497 | 6 |
| OH | #711 | 13 |
| MO | #728 | 7 |
| MA | #761 | 6 |
| IN | #815 | 7 |
| NJ | #939 | 7 |
| TN | #983 | 6 |
| VA | #1,037 | 6 |