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Billy

Billy is a boy name of English origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleOriginal
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#896

How popular is Billy?

Popularity in the United States

Billy has been given to 388,529 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1930s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 7,710 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Billy per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Billy has been given to 2,654 babies in France since 1939, peaking in the 1990s. Its use has declined since that peak.

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Babies named Billy per year in France, 1939–2022. Source: INSEE
388,529 Babies named since 1880
1930s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Billy

Is Billy a boy's or a girl's name?

Billy is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Billy?

Billy has been given to 388,529 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1930s. Its use has declined since that peak.