NAME PROFILE
Billy
Billy is a diminutive of William, meaning 'resolute protector.' It has a youthful, approachable, and energetic spirit, suggesting a person who is adventurous, loyal, and friendly.
Key Stats
| Total births | 389,665 |
| Gender | Male (97% / 3%) |
| Peak year | 1934 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 25%TN — 20%OK — 19%KY — 19%AR — 18%
Notable People
Billy Joel (Singer) · Billy Crystal (Actor) · Billy Graham (Evangelist) · Billy Idol (Singer) · Billy Wilder (Director)
Nicknames & Diminutives
BillWill
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