How Many People Are Named Gillis?
Complete statistics for the name Gillis: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gillis, a very rare male name, has only 248 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,332,763 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority, 92%, are over 60, showing how it's a classic, old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 86All 712 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: 1923Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gillis Through the Generations
Gillis peaked in popularity back in 1923 with 20 births, but it's remained stable since then. Today, there are 248 people named Gillis in the US, with most being over 60 years old. This age skew indicates that it's a name passed down through generations, with only a few younger individuals carrying on the tradition.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Gillis
Gillis is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name are as follows:Gillis Ahlberg (1892–1930), Swedish rower Gillis Backereel (1572–1662), Flemish painter Gillis Berthout (1175/80–1241), Dutch nobleman Gillis Bildt (1820–1894), Swedish politician Gillis Claeissens (1526–1605), Flemish painter Gillis Coignet, Flemish painter Gillis II Coignet (1586–1641), Flemish painter Gillis van Coninxloo (1544–1607), Flemish painter Gillis d'Hondecoeter (, Dutch painter Gillis Hooftman, Dutch merchant Gillis Grafström, Swedish figure skater Gillis William Long American Politician and Lawyer, Memb…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gillis's Scandinavian roots
📄 About the Name Gillis
How Many People Have the Name Gillis?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 17,570 people in the United States currently share the name Gillis. That works out to roughly 1 in every 18,865 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Gillis a Common or Rare Name?
Gillis is classified as 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gillis in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Gillis Most Popular?
The name Gillis reached peak popularity in 1923, 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 Gillis?
Approximately 17,570 people named Gillis live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 17,570. That works out to roughly 1 in 18,865 Americans.
Is Gillis a rare name?
Gillis is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 18,865 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gillis mean?
The meaning and origin of Gillis are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Gillis more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Gillis are male and 0% are female.
When was Gillis most popular?
Gillis peaked in 1923 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.