Everything about the name JILL

Meaning, origin, history

Jill is a popular given name of English origin. It is a diminutive form of the feminine given name Gillian, which itself is derived from the masculine given name Julian, meaning "youthful" or "downy," with reference to young birds' feathers. The name Jill has been in use since the Middle Ages but gained popularity in the 20th century due to its appearance in literature and media. For instance, it was used as a character's name in the novel "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" by Beatrix Potter, published in 1904, which may have contributed to its rise in usage during that time period.

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English

Popularity of the name JILL since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

The statistics provided show the number of births for the name Jill in the United States from 1943 to 1987. Over this period, there were a total of 501 babies named Jill born each year.

The years with the highest number of births were 1965 and 1979, with both years seeing 26 and 24 babies named Jill respectively. This suggests that these years were particularly popular for this name during this time period.

Conversely, there were some years with notably fewer births for the name Jill. For instance, in 1980 and 1983, there were only 12 births each year, while in 1984, there were just 6 babies named Jill born that year.

Overall, the statistics indicate a steady use of the name Jill over these decades, with some fluctuations in popularity from one year to another. This information could be useful for those interested in trends and patterns related to baby names in the United States during this time period.