How Many People Are Named Jillyan?

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

Jillyan
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Jillyan is a very rare female name, with only 287 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,151,802 Americans. The majority of Jillyans are under 30, giving the name a decidedly modern vibe.

~287
Living in US
1 in 1,151,802
Americans
1999
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Jillian
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Innovative Energetic Confident
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are often seen as highly intuitive and sensitive.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

432
Worldwide Bearers
#766,399
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
287
🇧🇷 Brazil
8
🇬🇧 England
8
🇵🇭 Philippines
4
🇨🇦 Canada
2
🇨🇱 Chile
2
🇳🇿 New Zealand
2
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
1
🇫🇷 France
1
🇸🇬 Singapore
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
287 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
186
Would be under 30 (64%)
105
Would be 30–60 (36%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 291 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: 1999

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
86
International
49

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

📜 Jillyan Through the Generations

Jillyan has seen its peak popularity in 1999 when 17 babies were given this name. Since then, the trend has been declining, but it remains a name associated with youth and modernity. With 186 Jillyans under 30 years old, it's clear that this name is favored among younger generations, and it's likely to continue evolving with new parents choosing it for their children.

✨ Similar Names to Jillyan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jillyan's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Jillyan

How Many People Have the Name Jillyan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 287 people in the United States currently share the name Jillyan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,151,802 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jillyan a Common or Rare Name?

Jillyan 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 Jillyan Mean?

Jillyan means "creative variant of Jillian" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jillyan in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Jillyan Most Popular?

The name Jillyan reached peak popularity in 1999, with 17 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Jillyan?

Approximately 287 people named Jillyan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 291. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,151,802 Americans.

Is Jillyan a rare name?

Jillyan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,151,802 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jillyan mean?

Jillyan means "creative variant of Jillian" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Jillyan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jillyan are male and 100% are female.

When was Jillyan most popular?

Jillyan peaked in 1999 with 17 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US287
All-Time Births291
1 in X1 in 1,151,802
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age27
Peak Year1999
World Rank#766,399
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.