NAME PROFILE
Bill
Bill is a diminutive of William, which has Old Germanic roots meaning 'resolute protector.' The name Bill conveys strength and reliability, often associated with warmth and approachability.
Key Stats
| Total births | 161,190 |
| Gender | Male (95% / 5%) |
| Peak year | 1947 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2022 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 23%TX — 22%NY — 19%FL — 18%IL — 18%
Notable People
Bill Gates (Co-founder of Microsoft) · Bill Clinton (42nd President of the United States) · Bill Murray (Actor, *Groundhog Day*) · Billie Eilish (Singer-songwriter) · Bill Cosby (Comedian, actor)
Nicknames & Diminutives
BillieBilly
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