Gil Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Joy or happiness
Meaning of the Name Gil
Gil is a Hebrew name meaning 'joy' or 'happiness'. It is a short form of the Hebrew name Gilbert or Gilead. Gil can also be a nickname for names such as Gilberto in Spanish and Gilbert in French. It is a popular name in Israel and has a strong biblical association.
Popularity of the Name Gil
The popularity for the name Gil peaked in popularity in the year 1957 with 124 births, which ranked number 1,602 out of 10,387 unique names for that year. Gil had the most male births in 1957 with 124, which ranked number 685 out of 4,555 male names. The number of births for the name Gil has declined sharply over the last ten years from 37 births to 22 births, a decline of -40.54%. Among males, Gil has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 37 births to 22 births, a decline of -40.54%.
Nationwide Popularity of Gil
- 20 Year Trend of Gil: -46.34%
- 10 Year Trend of Gil: -40.54%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Gil: -40.54%
Popularity of Gil by State
For males, Gil was most popular in Western states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 7 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Gil. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | 2013 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Gil
- Total Births of Gil: 21 (-5.07%)
- Male Births of Gil: 21 (-5.07%)
Given the downward trend of Gil over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.07% decrease in total births, for a total of 21 births in 2024. Male births for Gil have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 21 male births in 2024, a decrease of -5.07%.