Bill
boy name#5208 in 2025Bill entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #57 in 1931, ranks #5208 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#5208
rank today
#57
peak (1931)
18
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #208 |
| 1890s | #187 |
| 1900s | #141 |
| 1910s | #147 |
| 1920s | #89 |
| 1930s | #61 |
| 1940s | #74 |
| 1950s | #145 |
| 1960s | #148 |
| 1970s | #368 |
| 1980s | #684 |
| 1990s | #1060 |
| 2000s | #1638 |
| 2010s | #2869 |
| 2020s | #4416 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Bill has been most popular in CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 71,500 people named Bill are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bill alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 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 ranks #5208 among US boy names in 2025, with 18 babies given the name.
- When was the name Bill most popular?
- Bill peaked in 1931, reaching #57 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bill with classmates?
- Bill will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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