Gillis

Boy name

Gillis has been given to 712 babies in the U.S. since 1900. It peaked in 1923.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

712

Peak year

1923 (20 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1900

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Gillis — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Willisboy

53,154 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Gillis.

Lilburnboy

713 babies since 1886

Takeshiboy

713 babies since 1912

Marvenboy

714 babies since 1915

Murelunisex

710 babies since 1892

Simpsonboy

707 babies since 1883

Eustaceboy

705 babies since 1882

Rinaldoboy

722 babies since 1912

Pleasantboy

702 babies since 1880

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FAQ

How popular is the name Gillis?

Gillis has been given to 712 babies in the U.S. since 1900. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Gillis peak?

Gillis peaked in 1923, when 20 babies were given the name.

Is Gillis a girl or boy name?

Gillis is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Gillis are boys).

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