Billie

Billie: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Billie

  • A male or female given name from the Germanic languages derived from Bill, the diminutive of William.

Etymology

From Bill + -ie.

How popular is Billie?

#691girls, 2025
422U.S. babies in 2025
#79peak rank (1929)
135,300babies since 1880

Since 1880, 103,663 girls and 31,637 boys in the U.S. have been named Billie (77% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #79 in 1929. Its highest rank for boys was #122 in 1929. In 2025 it ranked #691 for girls, with 422 babies given the name.

188019201960200020254,715 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Billie FAQ

What does the name Billie mean?

A male or female given name from the Germanic languages derived from Bill, the diminutive of William. From Bill + -ie.

What is the origin of the name Billie?

Billie is listed as a name of Germanic languages derived from Bill origin.

How popular is the name Billie?

Since 1880, 103,663 girls and 31,637 boys in the U.S. have been named Billie (77% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #79 in 1929. Its highest rank for boys was #122 in 1929. In 2025 it ranked #691 for girls, with 422 babies given the name.

Is Billie a boy or girl name?

Billie is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (103,663 girls and 31,637 boys since 1880).

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.