Jill
Peaked at #41 nationally in 1977, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1906, Jill has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Jill — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#41
in 1977
Current rank
#6246
in 2024
Years tracked
114
1906–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1906, Jill reached its peak popularity for girls in 1977, ranking #41 nationally with 6,238 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #3160 (2014) to #6246 (2024) — a 49% drop.
As of 2024, Jill ranks #6246 nationally for girls, with 19 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #6,246 | 19 |
| 2023 | #7,425 | 15 |
| 2022 | #4,521 | 31 |
| 2021 | #6,045 | 20 |
| 2020 | #6,460 | 18 |
| 2019 | #5,690 | 22 |
| 2018 | #5,532 | 23 |
| 2017 | #3,583 | 43 |
Jill — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1539
in 1965
Last ranked
#7507
in 1987
Years tracked
38
1943–1987
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1943, Jill reached its peak popularity for boys in 1965, ranking #1539 nationally with 26 babies given the name that year.
Jill hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1987, when it stood at #7507.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | #7,507 | 5 |
| 1986 | #5,610 | 7 |
| 1985 | #5,423 | 7 |
| 1984 | #5,936 | 6 |
| 1983 | #3,512 | 12 |
| 1982 | #3,193 | 14 |
| 1981 | #4,722 | 8 |
| 1980 | #3,502 | 12 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Jill most popular?
Jill was most popular in 1977, when it ranked #41 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Jill becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Jill?
At least 208,553 babies have been recorded with the name Jill in the US since 1906, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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