Gilligan
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #12,008 in 2025
5 babies were named Gilligan in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2025–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Gilligan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Gilligan, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gilligan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGilligan first shows up in US birth records in 2025, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearGilligan is at its all-time high right now: #12,008 in 2025.
- New on the sceneGilligan wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2025.
About the name Gilligan
Gilligan is a boy name of Gaelic origin. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-gan”. US birth records list Gilligan for boys only in 2025, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #12,008 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Gaelic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 2.9 | 344,828 boys |
More Gaelic boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Myles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Callum · dove
- Boy name: Declan · possibly full of goodness
- Unisex name: Connor · lover of hounds
Questions about the name Gilligan
What is the origin of the name Gilligan?
Gilligan has Gaelic roots in our records. Other Gaelic names include Liam, Owen, Miles.
Is Gilligan a boy or girl name?
Gilligan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Gilligan?
Gilligan ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#12,008).