Jill

Meaning of Jill

Jill is a short form of Gillian, which means "youthful" or "child of the gods."

Jill has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jill

After ranking as high as #988 in 2000, Jill has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Jill

• Jill Biden
  First Lady of the USA
• Jill Scott
  American singer and actress
• Jill Clayburgh
  American actress
• Jill Goodacre
  Former Victoria's Secret model
• Jill Eikenberry
  American actress

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Questions about the name Jill

What does the name Jill mean?

Jill means jill is a short form of gillian, which means "youthful" or "child of the gods.", and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Jill a boy's or a girl's name?

Jill is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Jill?

Jill did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Jill most popular?

Jill peaked at #988 in 2000.