Billie
Peaked at #79 nationally in 1929, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Billie has been recorded 77% of the time for girls and 23% of the time for boys.
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Billie — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#79
in 1929
Current rank
#694
in 2024
Years tracked
139
1886–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1886, Billie reached its peak popularity for girls in 1929, ranking #79 nationally with 3,191 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1706 (2014) to #694 (2024) — a 59% improvement.
As of 2024, Billie ranks #694 nationally for girls, with 405 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #694 | 405 |
| 2023 | #865 | 309 |
| 2022 | #951 | 284 |
| 2021 | #942 | 280 |
| 2020 | #1,009 | 251 |
| 2019 | #1,135 | 213 |
| 2018 | #1,463 | 150 |
| 2017 | #1,780 | 117 |
Billie — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#122
in 1929
Current rank
#8369
in 2024
Years tracked
142
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Billie reached its peak popularity for boys in 1929, ranking #122 nationally with 1,430 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #6682 (2014) to #8369 (2024) — a 20% drop.
As of 2024, Billie ranks #8369 nationally for boys, with 9 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #8,369 | 9 |
| 2023 | #9,019 | 8 |
| 2022 | #9,964 | 7 |
| 2021 | #10,965 | 6 |
| 2020 | #8,843 | 8 |
| 2019 | #8,290 | 9 |
| 2018 | #9,806 | 7 |
| 2017 | #7,635 | 10 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — includes both girls' and boys' names.
Common Questions
When was Billie most popular?
Billie was most popular in 1929, when it ranked #79 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Billie becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Billie?
At least 134,876 babies have been recorded with the name Billie in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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