Gillan
Boy name · 16 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Gillan: 16 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 6 births in 1980.
A fresh and melodic name, Gillan is a Scottish variant of Gillian, itself a feminine form of Julian, ultimately from the Roman family name Julius, meaning "youthful" or "downy-bearded." While its use in Scotland is modern, it shares roots with the more common Gillian, famously borne by actress Gillian Anderson, known for her role in *The X-Files*, and musician Gillian Welch, a celebrated folk singer-songwriter. The name also echoes the Irish/Gaelic surname Ó Giolláin, meaning "descendant of the servant." Perhaps the most famous bearer is Gillan, the lead singer of the rock band Deep Purple, whose stage name shortened his surname to become a first name. This gives Gillan a lively, artistic edge distinct from its more traditional counterparts.
Boy 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19806 babies
- Latest (1982)
- #2366 babies
- Total births
- 16since 1980
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y