Bill
Peaked at #57 nationally in 1931, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Bill has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Bill — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1241
in 1932
Last ranked
#11087
in 1986
Years tracked
58
1908–1986
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1908, Bill reached its peak popularity for girls in 1932, ranking #1241 nationally with 34 babies given the name that year.
Bill hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1986, when it stood at #11087.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | #11,087 | 5 |
| 1974 | #7,787 | 6 |
| 1973 | #7,518 | 6 |
| 1970 | #6,427 | 7 |
| 1969 | #6,699 | 6 |
| 1968 | #6,320 | 6 |
| 1967 | #5,503 | 7 |
| 1966 | #4,904 | 8 |
Bill — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#57
in 1931
Current rank
#4572
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Bill reached its peak popularity for boys in 1931, ranking #57 nationally with 3,217 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2584 (2014) to #4572 (2024) — a 43% drop.
As of 2024, Bill ranks #4572 nationally for boys, with 22 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,572 | 22 |
| 2023 | #4,617 | 22 |
| 2022 | #4,101 | 26 |
| 2021 | #4,382 | 23 |
| 2020 | #3,658 | 29 |
| 2019 | #3,804 | 28 |
| 2018 | #2,619 | 48 |
| 2017 | #2,844 | 42 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Bill most popular?
Bill was most popular in 1931, when it ranked #57 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Bill becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Bill?
At least 161,173 babies have been recorded with the name Bill in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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