Billy
Billy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛbΙͺli/
Meaning and origin of Billy
- A diminutive of the male given name William.
Etymology
Diminutive and pet-form; from Bill + -y.
How popular is Billy?
Since 1880, 5,432 girls and 384,233 boys in the U.S. have been named Billy (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #526 in 1930. Its highest rank for boys was #19 in 1931. In 2025, 217 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Billy
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Sibling name ideas for Billy
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Billy FAQ
What does the name Billy mean?
A diminutive of the male given name William. Diminutive and pet-form; from Bill + -y.
How popular is the name Billy?
Since 1880, 5,432 girls and 384,233 boys in the U.S. have been named Billy (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #526 in 1930. Its highest rank for boys was #19 in 1931. In 2025, 217 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Billy a boy or girl name?
Billy is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5,432 girls and 384,233 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.