unisex name
Gillan
GIL-un (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 26
Gillan is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 19% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2000 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Scotland.
- Peaked in Scotland in 1980, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Scotland.
- First appears in birth records in 1980.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Gillan Over Time
Births per decade in Scotland, 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 16 |
How Popular Is Gillan?
In 1982, Gillan was given to 6 babies in Scotland, ranking #246 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Scotland.
Where Gillan Is Used
Figures for Scotland leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Gillan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gillan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gillan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gillan
- English GIL-un
Sibling Names for Gillan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gillan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gillan
How popular is the name Gillan?
In 1982, Gillan was given to 6 babies in Scotland, ranking #246 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Scotland.
Is Gillan a girl's or a boy's name?
Gillan is used for both girls and boys. About 19% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Gillan?
Gillan has 2 syllables.
When was Gillan most popular?
Gillan peaked in 1980, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.