1,119births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
2018Peak · Sweden
#302Sweden 2025
Gillis is a boy name family recorded 1,119 times in 3 countries since 1900. It ranks highest today in Sweden (#302 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Sweden in 2018, at 46.4 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Gillis
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillis | Swedish | 712 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1912 | – |
| Gillis | Swedish | 401 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | #302 | 2018 | ▲ 82 % |
| Gillis | Swedish | 6 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | – | 1995 | – |
Questions about Gillis
How popular is the name Gillis?
In 2025 it ranked #302 in Sweden. Official registers record 1,119 births across 3 countries.
When was Gillis most popular?
It peaked in Sweden in 2018, at 46.4 births per 100,000.
Is Gillis a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Gillis is a boy name.