NAME PROFILE
Gill
Meaning 'unfortunate' or 'ill-fated' from the Old French surname Mallory. This name describes a person who is remarkably resilient and possesses a bright, cheerful personality that can find the silver lining in any cloud.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,274 |
| Gender | Male (5% / 95%) |
| Peak year | 1951 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1948 |
| Most recent | 1973 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 55%LA — 27%CA — 9%TN — 9%AK — 0%
Notable People
Malerie Willens (Author, 'The Best Portion') · Malerie Marder (Photographer, 'Nine') · Malerie Loring (Editor and Writer) · Malerie Yolen-Cohen (Travel Journalist, 'Stay on Route 6') · Malerie (Indie Folk Artist, 'Malerie EP')
Nicknames & Diminutives
MalMalieRie
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