Jill
Meaning: Young ceremonial attendant; noble
Origin: Latin camillus — a young attendant at religious ceremonies; feminine form Camilla
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #294
Total births: 787
History: Jill peaked in the 1970s in Australia. The name's simplicity is its strength. Jill represents the no-nonsense Australian woman — practical, capable, and straight-talking.
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| Current rank (1959) | #100 |
| Babies named Jill in 1959 | 77 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 787 |
| Peak year | 1952 (138 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #62 |
| Years in records | 1952–1959 (7 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 29 spots |
Frequently asked about Jill
What does the name Jill mean?
Jill means “Young ceremonial attendant; noble” from Latin camillus — a young attendant at religious ceremonies; feminine form Camilla roots.
What is the origin of the name Jill?
Jill has Latin camillus — a young attendant at religious ceremonies; feminine form Camilla origin. The traditional meaning is “Young ceremonial attendant; noble”.
How popular is Jill in Australia?
Jill ranked #100 in Australia in 1959 — given to 77 babies that year.
When was Jill most popular?
Jill peaked in 1952 with 138 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Jill a boy or girl name?
Jill is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Jills in registered births are female.
Is the name Jill rising or falling in popularity?
Jill has fallen 29 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #71 in 1954 to #100 in 1959.
How long has Jill been recorded in Australia?
Jill appears in birth records in Australia across 7 years — from 1952 through 1959.