How Many People Are Named Bill?
161,173
people in the United States are named Bill
1 in 2,078 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#471
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0481%
Of US population
Peak Year
1947
4,688 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
BIL
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Short form of WILLIAM. This spelling was first used in the 19th century. The change in the initial consonant may have been influenced by an earlier Irish pronunciation of the name. Famous bearers include basketball player Bill Russell (1934-), comedian Bill Cosby (1937-), American president Bill Clinton (1946-), and Microsoft founder Bill Gates (1955-).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 79.4 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
17,954
Texas
10,911
Illinois
9,352
Ohio
9,077
Oklahoma
7,766
Missouri
7,093
Michigan
6,688
Indiana
5,392
Kentucky
4,720
Washington
4,663
💡 Fun Facts About "Bill"
- 22 babies were named Bill in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1947
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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