Meaning, origin, history
Jillian is a name of Irish origin, derived from the Irish given name Julie or Julia. It means "downy-bearded Youth" in Latin. The name Jillian has been used since the Middle Ages and was popularized by the novel "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" written by Kate Douglas Wiggin. In recent years, it has gained popularity as a female given name in English-speaking countries.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Jillian since 1880
Total births
227
Total since 1880
Peak year
1989
18 births
in 2009
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
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vs previous 5 years