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Jillianne

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How to Pronounce Jillianne

Pronounced JIL-ee-an /ˈdʒɪl.i.æn/Medium

Meaning: Jillianne joins Jillian, a form of Julian from the Roman Julius, traditionally 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded,' with the ending of Anne, from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace.' It is a blended name that adds a formal, French-flavored finish to the familiar Jillian.Low

In 30 seconds: Jillianne is an elaborated Jillian with Anne, from Julian, 'youthful,' plus 'grace.' It was always rare (said JIL-ee-an).

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Origin LowLatin, Hebrew

MeaningJillianne joins Jillian, a form of Julian from the Roman Julius, traditionally 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded,' with the ending of Anne, from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace.' It is a blended name that adds a formal, French-flavored finish to the familiar Jillian.

U.S. rank (2016)#17417 ↘ Falling

2016 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1986

Total births (all-time)≈ 472

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

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History & Origin

Jillianne is an elaborated form of Jillian, itself a feminine of Julian from the Roman Julius, joined with Anne, 'grace.' Jillian rose in America through the 1980s and 1990s, and dressed-up forms like Jillianne appeared alongside it. This version shows up from around 1977, reaching a modest high in the mid-1980s. It was always rare, given to only a couple dozen girls a year even at its peak.

A girl named Jillianne from that stretch would be in her forties now, a contemporary of the many girls named Jillian. The added Anne gives it a slightly formal air, and it stays a distinctive, uncommon elaboration rather than a name that ever spread widely.

Did you know? Jillianne stitches two names together: Jillian, a feminine of Julian, and Anne, so its meaning reads roughly as 'youthful grace.'

Overall data confidence 50%

References - Jillianne — Jillian (feminine of Julian, 'youthful') plus Anne ('grace'); blended name

Variations

JillianGillianJilliane

Nicknames

JillJillyAnne

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jillianne mean?

It joins Jillian, a feminine of Julian meaning 'youthful,' with Anne, 'grace,' for a sense of 'youthful grace.'

How do you pronounce Jillianne?

It's said JIL-ee-an /ˈdʒɪl.i.æn/, three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jillianne a boy or girl name?

Jillianne is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Jillianne?

It has always been rare, an elaborated Jillian given to only a couple dozen girls a year even at its peak in the mid-eighties.