Billy
boy name#1068 in 2025Billy entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #19 in 1931, ranks #1068 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1068
rank today
#19
peak (1931)
203
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #771 |
| 1890s | #725 |
| 1900s | #508 |
| 1910s | #329 |
| 1920s | #64 |
| 1930s | #21 |
| 1940s | #41 |
| 1950s | #65 |
| 1960s | #74 |
| 1970s | #84 |
| 1980s | #144 |
| 1990s | #270 |
| 2000s | #465 |
| 2010s | #762 |
| 2020s | #1043 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Billy has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 202,000 people named Billy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Billy alive today was born around 1949, making them about 76 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Billy in 2025?
- Billy ranks #1068 among US boy names in 2025, with 203 babies given the name.
- When was the name Billy most popular?
- Billy peaked in 1931, reaching #19 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Billy with classmates?
- Billy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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