Billy
5 countries#1068 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Billy was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
389,665 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #1068 · peaked in 1934 with 9,659 births
Most common in: Texas, Tennessee, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Alabama
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
18,582 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #209 · peaked in 2005 with 1,001 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
17,268 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #128 · peaked in 2005 with 955 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
2,654 births recorded 1939–2022 · currently #773 · peaked in 1991 with 124 births
Most common in: La Réunion, Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Nord, Val-de-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,097 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #208 · peaked in 2006 with 48 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
217 births recorded 1998–2025 · currently #212 · peaked in 2015 with 14 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Billy’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #471 | — |
| 2007 | #486 | ↓15 |
| 2008 | #565 | ↓79 |
| 2009 | #591 | ↓26 |
| 2010 | #624 | ↓33 |
| 2011 | #611 | ↑13 |
| 2012 | #664 | ↓53 |
| 2013 | #685 | ↓21 |
| 2014 | #795 | ↓110 |
| 2015 | #810 | ↓15 |
| 2016 | #863 | ↓53 |
| 2017 | #829 | ↑34 |
| 2018 | #846 | ↓17 |
| 2019 | #890 | ↓44 |
| 2020 | #999 | ↓109 |
| 2021 | #1037 | ↓38 |
| 2022 | #1007 | ↑30 |
| 2023 | #1096 | ↓89 |
| 2024 | #1050 | ↑46 |
| 2025 | #1068 | ↓18 |
Frequently asked questions about Billy
Is Billy a popular name?
Yes — Billy currently ranks #1068 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Billy more common for boys or girls?
Billy is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Billy most popular?
Billy peaked in 1934 in United States, with 9,659 recorded births that year.
Is Billy rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Billy’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #745 in 1880 to #1068 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Billy?
At least 410,901 babies have been recorded with the name Billy across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Billy popular in more than one country?
Yes — Billy appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Billy?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Billy include Neo, Ronnie, Kellen, Kody.
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