How Many People Are Named Billy?
389,442
people in the United States are named Billy
1 in 860 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#182
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.1163%
Of US population
Peak Year
1934
9,659 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
BIL-ee
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Diminutive of BILL. A notable bearer was the American outlaw Billy the Kid (1859-1881), whose real name was William H. Bonney.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 72.4 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
62,029
Tennessee
28,096
Oklahoma
23,811
North Carolina
23,419
Alabama
22,839
Arkansas
20,896
Kentucky
20,859
Georgia
18,052
Mississippi
16,311
Missouri
15,191
💡 Fun Facts About "Billy"
- 223 babies were named Billy in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1934
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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