Gil Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Gil originates from Hebrew, meaning 'joy' or 'rejoicing'. It has evolved over time with variants such as Gili and Gideon. Gil is often associated with positive traits and has biblical connections, though it is not directly referenced in biblical texts. Its usage has become more popular in modern times, particularly within Hebrew-speaking communities.
The name Gil is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Gil has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Gil' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3122nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1557th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 783rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1069th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1550th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2485th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3879th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Gil' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Gil"
Pronunciation
/ɡɪl/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Gil derives from the Hebrew word 'gil', which means 'joy' or 'rejoicing'. It is often used as a short form of names like Gilad or Gideon.
Meaning
joy, rejoicing
Language Evolution
Gil, Gili, Gilel
Historical Usage
The name Gil has been used in various cultures, particularly in Hebrew-speaking communities. Its popularity has grown in recent years, especially in modern Israel.
Variants & Derivatives
Gili, Gideon, Gilad
Modern Popularity & Image
Gil is perceived as a friendly and cheerful name, often associated with positivity and joy. It has gained popularity in contemporary culture.
Famous People
Gil Scott-Heron, Gilbert Gottfried, Gilbert Arenas
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gil"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Gil"
"Gil" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3122nd of 7545 | 113 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1557th of 6773 | 369 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 783rd of 7552 | 1,678 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1069th of 10718 | 926 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1550th of 16616 | 813 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2485th of 24088 | 721 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3879th of 23106 | 331 |
Regional Popularity of "Gil" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
68.01% 1609th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
78.86% 1227th/1556 |
70.68% 1663rd/2353 |
45.57% 705th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
37.90% 844th/2227 |
26.95% 655th/2430 |
34.21% 976th/2853 |
21.41% 594th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
47.16% 1385th/2937 |
21.68% 755th/3483 |
36.41% 1281st/3518 |
21.39% 865th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
23.28% 1042nd/4475 |
30.80% 1600th/5194 |
17.46% 1103rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
60.28% 2762nd/4582 |
41.44% 2140th/5164 |
31.89% 2332nd/7313 |
20.88% 1558th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
71.52% 3209th/4487 |
43.54% 2970th/6822 |
37.83% 2374th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Gil" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Gil"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Gil" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.