Jill Macedo

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jill Macedo — English
220K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jill Macedo is a name that combines English origins. The first name Jill is a feminine given name of English origin. Jill is an English feminine given name, often a short form of the name Gillian or Jillian, which in turn originated as a Middle English variant of Juliana. Jill was such a common name that it had an everygirl quality, as in the 15th century English nursery rhyme Jack and Jill. By the 17th century, the name had become a term for a "common street jade", implying promiscuous sexual behavior, and declined in usage in the Anglosphere. Usage of the name increased again in the 20th century. The name was most used in English-speaking countries from the 1930s to the 1970s. The surname Macedo: Amaro Macedo (1914–2014), Brazilian botanist António de Macedo (1931–2017), Portuguese film director António Macedo (painter) (born 1955), Portuguese painter Aulus Larcius Macedo (suffect consul 124), Roman senator Carlos Macedo (born 1965), Portuguese actor Diane Macedo (born 1982), American journalist Donaldo Macedo (born 1950), American scholar Edir Macedo (born 1945), Brazilian religious leader Felipe Macedo (born 1994), Brazilian football player Francisco Macedo (theologian) (1596–1681), Portuguese theologian Francisco Macedo (racing driver) (born 2000), Portuguese racing driver Guilherme. Jill is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 220K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jill reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jill

English

Jill is an English feminine given name, often a short form of the name Gillian or Jillian, which in turn originated as a Middle English variant of Juliana. Jill was such a common name that it had an everygirl quality, as in the 15th century English nursery rhyme Jack and Jill. By the 17th century, the name had become a term for a "common street jade", implying promiscuous sexual behavior, and declined in usage in the Anglosphere. Usage of the name increased again in the 20th century. The name was most used in English-speaking countries from the 1930s to the 1970s.

Surname: Macedo

Spanish

Amaro Macedo (1914–2014), Brazilian botanist António de Macedo (1931–2017), Portuguese film director António Macedo (painter) (born 1955), Portuguese painter Aulus Larcius Macedo (suffect consul 124), Roman senator Carlos Macedo (born 1965), Portuguese actor Diane Macedo (born 1982), American journalist Donaldo Macedo (born 1950), American scholar Edir Macedo (born 1945), Brazilian religious leader Felipe Macedo (born 1994), Brazilian football player Francisco Macedo (theologian) (1596–1681), Portuguese theologian Francisco Macedo (racing driver) (born 2000), Portuguese racing driver Guilherme.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Jill is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Jill by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Jill Macedo

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jill Macedo:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Jill?
The first name Jill originates from English. Jill is an English feminine given name, often a short form of the name Gillian or Jillian, which in turn originated as a Middle English variant of Juliana. Jill was such a common name that it had an everygirl quality, as in the 15th century English nursery rhyme Jack and Jill. By the 17th century, the name had become a term for a "common street jade", implying promiscuous sexual behavior, and declined in usage in the Anglosphere. Usage of the name increased again in the 20th century. The name was most used in English-speaking countries from the 1930s to the 1970s.
When was Jill most popular?
The name Jill reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Macedo?
The surname Macedo originates from Spanish. Amaro Macedo (1914–2014), Brazilian botanist António de Macedo (1931–2017), Portuguese film director António Macedo (painter) (born 1955), Portuguese painter Aulus Larcius Macedo (suffect consul 124), Roman senator Carlos Macedo (born 1965), Portuguese actor Diane Macedo (born 1982), American journalist Donaldo Macedo (born 1950), American scholar Edir Macedo (born 1945), Brazilian religious leader Felipe Macedo (born 1994), Brazilian football player Francisco Macedo (theologian) (1596–1681), Portuguese theologian Francisco Macedo (racing driver) (born 2000), Portuguese racing driver Guilherme.
What are the origins of the name Jill Macedo?
The name Jill Macedo combines two different traditions: the first name Jill has English roots, while the surname Macedo originates from Spanish.
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