boy's name
Gill
GIL (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 1,371
Gill is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 2006 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1956, when 52 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1884.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Gill Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 29 |
| 1920s | 67 |
| 1930s | 53 |
| 1940s | 195 |
| 1950s | 402 |
| 1960s | 232 |
| 1970s | 106 |
| 1980s | 77 |
| 1990s | 79 |
| 2000s | 29 |
How Popular Is Gill?
In 2006, Gill was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Gill Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Gill
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gill Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gill over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gill
- English GIL /ɡɪl/
Sibling Names for Gill
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gill — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gill
How popular is the name Gill?
In 2006, Gill was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Gill a girl's or a boy's name?
Gill is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gill?
Gill has 1 syllable.
When was Gill most popular?
Gill peaked in 1956, when 52 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.