Total births
472
Girls' name · since 1977
Jillianne
Jillianne has 472 recorded births since 1977 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1986 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 472
- total births
- 1977–2016
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Jillianne sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 472 recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Jillianne recorded 472 times among girls since 1977, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2016.
- 472 total births
- 1977–2016 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
472 girls have been named Jillianne since 1977, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2016.
- 472
- total births
- 1977–2016
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Jillianne was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
23 babies were named Jillianne in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Jillianne's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jillianne splits its recorded history at 1997: 44% of all births land in the more recent half, 56% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2014 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1986 peak of 23 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jillianne at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Jillianne popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2016
- Peak year (1986)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Jillianne by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jillianne's strongest decade.
152 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Jillianne births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 18
1970s
18 births
- 1980s
1980s
152 births
- 1990s
1990s
126 births
- 2000s
2000s
129 births
- 2010s 47
2010s
47 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 152 births (32% of all-time use).
Jillianne by state
Where Jillianne concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 21 | 4.4% |
| #2 | New York | | 6 | 1.3% |
California share of Jillianne's total US births 4.4%
Even split
21 of 472 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jillianne? ▼
472 babies have been named Jillianne since 1977. It was last recorded in 2016. The peak year was 1986 with 23 births.
When was Jillianne most popular? ▼
Jillianne was most popular in the 1980s decade with 152 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Jillianne most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jillianne are California (21 births), New York (6 births).
How long has the name Jillianne been used? ▼
Records for Jillianne go back to 1977, giving 40 years of history through 2016.
What names are similar to Jillianne? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jill, Jillian, Jilian, Jillene, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jillianne's data
- Jillianne's decade-level peak was the 1980s (152 total births); usage has since declined to 47 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jilliannes (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jillianne
Nearby Names Like Jillianne
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jillianne
Jill Girl
#6184 208,071 births
Jillian Girl
#1130 83,197 births
Jilian Girl
803 births
Jillene Girl
632 births
Jil Girl
559 births
Compare Jillianne side by side: Jillianne vs Jill Jillianne vs Jillian Jillianne vs Jilian
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1977–2016 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jillianne: Baby Name Since 1977 - 472 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jillianne. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jillianne draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.