Bill
girl nameBill entered the US charts in 1908, peaked at #1237 in 1932, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1908–2025
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rank today
#1237
peak (1932)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #2155 |
| 1910s | #2279 |
| 1920s | #1946 |
| 1930s | #2106 |
| 1940s | #3331 |
| 1950s | #5149 |
| 1960s | #5403 |
| 1970s | #7159 |
| 1980s | #10912 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Bill are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bill alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bill in 2025?
- Bill is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Bill most popular?
- Bill peaked in 1932, reaching #1237 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bill with classmates?
- Bill will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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