37,292births recorded
12Countries
1Variants
1977Peak · Scotland
#3296United States 2025
Gillian is a girl name family recorded 37,292 times in 12 countries since 1922. It ranks highest today in the United States (#3296 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Scotland in 1977, at 1,003.4 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Gillian
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillian | English | 16,127 | 🇺🇸 United States | #3296 | 1999 | ▼ 56 % |
| Gillian | English | 8,699 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 1977 | – |
| Gillian | English | 5,680 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 1978 | – |
| Gillian | English | 3,351 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1998 | – |
| Gillian | English | 984 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1986 | – |
| Gillian | English | 940 | 🇫🇷 France | #5595 | 1997 | ▼ 37 % |
Questions about Gillian
How popular is the name Gillian?
In 2025 it ranked #3296 in the United States. Official registers record 37,292 births across 12 countries.
When was Gillian most popular?
It peaked in Scotland in 1977, at 1,003.4 births per 100,000.
Is Gillian a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Gillian is a girl name.