Jill
j(i)-ll
US Popularity:12664
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Youthful; Downy-haired; Child of the gods
Nothing beats the wide-eyed wonder of childhood—help baby connect to theirs at any age with a name like Jill. A feminine name of Latin origin, Jill was a popular name between the 1940s and 1980s, ideal if you can already sense an old soul in your bundle of joy. It comes from the name Gillian or Juliana, which translates to “youthful,” or “downy-haired.” It could also be etymologically rooted in the name Jupiter, giving it an alternative meaning of “child of the gods.” If you want baby to connect with their young but strong spirit no matter how old they get, the name Jill is sure to do the trick.
Famous People Named Jill
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Jill SolowayDirector
How Popular Is The Name Jill?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Jill is currently #2263 on The Bump
Girl:Jill is currently #1564 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Jill is currently #12664 in U.S. births
Girl:Jill is currently #7393 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#7393
in 2023
- 2877
from 2022
Sources
Name Doctor, Jill
Online Etymology Dictionary, Jill, October 2017
Hamariweb, Jill Name Meaning
Behind the Name, Jill, July 2008
Behind the Name, Gillian, April 2024
Behind the Name, Julius, December 2022
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