boy's name
Gillis
GIL-is
- Origin Dutch
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 712
Gillis is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2001 it was given to 6 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.
- Gillis is a name of Dutch origin.
- Peaked in 1923, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Gillis Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 98 |
| 1920s | 138 |
| 1930s | 117 |
| 1940s | 120 |
| 1950s | 127 |
| 1960s | 61 |
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 6 |
How Popular Is Gillis?
In 2001, Gillis was given to 6 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.
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 Gillis
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gillis Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gillis over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gillis
- Pronunciation GIL-is
Sibling Names for Gillis
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gillis — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gillis
How popular is the name Gillis?
In 2001, Gillis was given to 6 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 Gillis a girl's or a boy's name?
Gillis is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gillis?
Gillis has 2 syllables.
When was Gillis most popular?
Gillis peaked in 1923, when 20 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.