Jilian

Girl name

Jilian has been given to 803 babies in the U.S. since 1977. It peaked in 1982.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

803

Peak year

1982 (44 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1977

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Julianboy

268,291 babies since 1880

Jilliangirl

83,424 babies since 1944

Liliangirl

20,470 babies since 1880

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FAQ

How popular is the name Jilian?

Jilian has been given to 803 babies in the U.S. since 1977. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Jilian peak?

Jilian peaked in 1982, when 44 babies were given the name.

Is Jilian a girl or boy name?

Jilian is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Jilian are girls).

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