Girl
Jill
youthful, child of the gods
About Jill
Jill embodies classic simplicity with timeless appeal. This concise name offers your daughter the gift of straightforward identity—instantly recognized, easily spelled, and effortlessly pronounced across all contexts.
Don't mistake simplicity for lack of character—Jill's streamlined structure creates immediate impact precisely because it stands confidently without embellishment.
In professional environments, Jill communicates clarity and directness; in personal settings, it suggests authenticity and approachability.
The name's efficient structure functions beautifully in our digital age, where brevity in usernames and email addresses provides practical advantage.
Jill pairs exceptionally well with elaborate middle names, creating balanced full-name combinations with natural rhythm.
The name suggests someone who values substance over superficiality—a person who communicates with purpose rather than unnecessary elaboration.
Jill's enduring relevance transcends trends, ensuring your daughter never faces dated name associations throughout her lifetime.
Popularity of the Name Jill
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names in the United States, by year.
| 1929 | #987 |
| 1930 | #964 |
| 1931 | #799 |
| 1932 | #736 |
| 1933 | #614 |
| 1934 | #532 |
| 1935 | #523 |
| 1936 | #478 |
| 1937 | #481 |
| 1938 | #414 |
| 1939 | #362 |
| 1940 | #322 |
| 1941 | #294 |
| 1942 | #269 |
| 1943 | #237 |
| 1944 | #194 |
| 1945 | #177 |
| 1946 | #166 |
| 1947 | #156 |
| 1948 | #150 |
| 1949 | #152 |
| 1950 | #142 |
| 1951 | #130 |
| 1952 | #118 |
| 1953 | #114 |
| 1954 | #107 |
| 1955 | #102 |
| 1956 | #101 |
| 1957 | #100 |
| 1958 | #98 |
| 1959 | #86 |
| 1960 | #76 |
| 1961 | #74 |
| 1962 | #72 |
| 1963 | #68 |
| 1964 | #61 |
| 1965 | #51 |
| 1966 | #49 |
| 1967 | #50 |
| 1968 | #46 |
| 1969 | #51 |
| 1970 | #52 |
| 1971 | #59 |
| 1972 | #62 |
| 1973 | #62 |
| 1974 | #58 |
| 1975 | #46 |
| 1976 | #52 |
| 1977 | #41 |
| 1978 | #46 |
| 1979 | #52 |
| 1980 | #66 |
| 1981 | #78 |
| 1982 | #89 |
| 1983 | #98 |
| 1984 | #120 |
| 1985 | #143 |
| 1986 | #159 |
| 1987 | #197 |
| 1988 | #197 |
| 1989 | #255 |
| 1990 | #329 |
| 1991 | #357 |
| 1992 | #397 |
| 1993 | #459 |
| 1994 | #534 |
| 1995 | #565 |
| 1996 | #650 |
| 1997 | #690 |
| 1998 | #809 |
| 1999 | #972 |
| 2000 | #988 |
Variations of Name Jill
Names Similar to Jill
Nicknames for Jill
- Jilly
- Jillybean
