How Many People Are Named Billal?

Complete statistics for the name Billal: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Billal
Very Rare
Arabic

Billal means 'supplanter' in Arabic, making it a name rich in historical significance. Only 138 people named Billal live in the US today, which means just 1 in 2,384,466 Americans share this rare name. The majority, 57%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~138
Living in US
1 in 2,384,466
Americans
1993
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Supplanter
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Determined Dynamic Confident
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

73,324
Worldwide Bearers
#13,348
Global Rank
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
43,624
🇮🇳 India
17,389
🇩🇿 Algeria
8,519
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
758
🇵🇰 Pakistan
553
🇲🇦 Morocco
491
🇳🇬 Nigeria
342
🇫🇷 France
182
🇳🇪 Niger
174
🇰🇪 Kenya
166

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
138 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
81
Would be under 30 (57%)
61
Would be 30–60 (43%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 142 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1993

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
61
Classic Feel
26
Modern Appeal
84
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Billal Through the Generations

Billal reached its peak popularity in 1993 with 17 births, but since then, its usage has been slowly declining. Today, the average age of someone named Billal is 27, with most falling into the under-30 bracket. This trend suggests that Billal is a name predominantly embraced by younger generations, reflecting its status as a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 15

✨ Similar Names to Billal

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Billal's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Billal

How Many People Have the Name Billal?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 138 people in the United States currently share the name Billal. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,384,466 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Billal a Common or Rare Name?

Billal is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Billal Mean?

Billal means "supplanter" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Billal in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Billal Most Popular?

The name Billal reached peak popularity in 1993, with 17 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Billal?

Approximately 138 people named Billal live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 142. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,384,466 Americans.

Is Billal a rare name?

Billal is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,384,466 Americans has this name.

What does the name Billal mean?

Billal means "supplanter" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Billal more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Billal are male and 0% are female.

When was Billal most popular?

Billal peaked in 1993 with 17 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US138
All-Time Births142
1 in X1 in 2,384,466
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age27
Peak Year1993
World Rank#13,348
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.