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

Female
1.4%
Male
98.6%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 72.4 years old

Young (<30) 15,514
4%
Adult (30–60) 86,347
22.2%
Senior (>60) 287,581
73.8%

📈 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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