How Many People Are Named Gillie?

Complete statistics for the name Gillie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Gillie
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Gillie is a very rare female name, with only 52 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 6,378,642 Americans. The vast majority, 97%, are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~1,149
Living in US
1 in 288,468
Americans
1918
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Gillian
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Classic Reserved Thoughtful Mature
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 represents compassion, generosity, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,066
Worldwide Bearers
#245,025
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
448
🇬🇧 England
235
🇵🇭 Philippines
138
🇨🇩 DR Congo
27
🇲🇳 Mongolia
25
🇦🇺 Australia
23
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
22
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
17
🇬🇧 Scotland
14
🇳🇿 New Zealand
13

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
30 (58%)
♀ Female
22 (42%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 108
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
15
Would be 30–60 (3%)
498
Would be over 60 (97%)

All 513 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1918

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
83
Modern Appeal
17
International
84

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Gillie Through the Generations

Gillie has been around since 1918 when it peaked with 20 births, but its popularity has remained stable over the decades. Today, the name is predominantly held by older individuals, with 498 out of 513 total births being over 60 years old. This trend suggests that Gillie is a name passed down through generations, maintaining its charm and significance among the elderly.

✨ Similar Names to Gillie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Gillie's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Gillie

How Many People Have the Name Gillie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,149 people in the United States currently share the name Gillie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 288,468 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Gillie a Common or Rare Name?

Gillie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Gillie Mean?

Gillie means "creative variant of Gillian" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Gillie in SSA data, approximately 58% are male and 42% are female.

When Was Gillie Most Popular?

The name Gillie reached peak popularity in 1918, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Gillie?

Approximately 1,149 people named Gillie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,149. That works out to roughly 1 in 288,468 Americans.

Is Gillie a rare name?

Gillie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 288,468 Americans has this name.

What does the name Gillie mean?

Gillie means "creative variant of Gillian" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Gillie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 58% of people named Gillie are male and 42% are female.

When was Gillie most popular?

Gillie peaked in 1918 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,149
All-Time Births1,149
1 in X1 in 288,468
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age108
Peak Year1918
World Rank#245,025
Male %58%
Female %42%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.