Billy
Peaked at #19 nationally in 1931, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Billy has been recorded 1% of the time for girls and 99% of the time for boys.
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Billy — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#526
in 1930
Current rank
#8009
in 2024
Years tracked
111
1899–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1899, Billy reached its peak popularity for girls in 1930, ranking #526 nationally with 166 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #14873 (2014) to #8009 (2024) — a 46% improvement.
As of 2024, Billy ranks #8009 nationally for girls, with 13 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #8,009 | 13 |
| 2023 | #10,436 | 9 |
| 2022 | #7,031 | 16 |
| 2021 | #7,314 | 15 |
| 2020 | #13,728 | 6 |
| 2018 | #14,070 | 6 |
| 2016 | #14,628 | 6 |
| 2014 | #14,873 | 6 |
Billy — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#19
in 1931
Current rank
#1047
in 2024
Years tracked
144
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Billy reached its peak popularity for boys in 1931, ranking #19 nationally with 9,263 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #797 (2014) to #1047 (2024) — a 24% drop.
As of 2024, Billy ranks #1047 nationally for boys, with 210 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,047 | 210 |
| 2023 | #1,095 | 195 |
| 2022 | #1,015 | 219 |
| 2021 | #1,037 | 208 |
| 2020 | #999 | 212 |
| 2019 | #891 | 245 |
| 2018 | #846 | 262 |
| 2017 | #830 | 268 |
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 Billy most popular?
Billy was most popular in 1931, when it ranked #19 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Billy 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 Billy?
At least 389,442 babies have been recorded with the name Billy in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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