How Many People Are Named Billey?

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

Billey
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Billey, a very rare male name, only 175 people in the US today carry it, making up just 1 in 1,889,327 Americans. The majority of those named Billey are over 60, with the oldest generation dominating the name's current bearers.

~421
Living in US
1 in 787,290
Americans
1931
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Billy
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Traditional Dignified Resolute
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

424
Worldwide Bearers
#417,166
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
263
🇿🇲 Zambia
36
🇮🇳 India
25
🇵🇭 Philippines
10
🇳🇬 Nigeria
10
🇬🇧 England
10
🇹🇿 Tanzania
9
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
7
🇲🇾 Malaysia
5
🇨🇳 China
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
175 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 85
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
38
Would be 30–60 (7%)
485
Would be over 60 (93%)

All 523 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: 1931

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
72
Modern Appeal
28
International
72

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

📜 Billey Through the Generations

Billey, a name that peaked in popularity in 1931 with 24 births, has seen a stable trend through the decades. With an estimated 175 living individuals bearing the name in the US, Billey stands out as a classic, old-school moniker. The age distribution reveals a significant skew towards the elderly, with 485 individuals over 60 years old, compared to only 38 between 30 and 60, and none under 30. This demographic profile paints a picture of a name deeply rooted in the past, cherished by an aging community.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 11
Alabama 6
Arkansas 5
Oklahoma 5
Tennessee 5

✨ Similar Names to Billey

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Billey's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Billey

How Many People Have the Name Billey?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 421 people in the United States currently share the name Billey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 787,290 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Billey a Common or Rare Name?

Billey 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 Billey Mean?

Billey means "creative variant of Billy" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Billey Most Popular?

The name Billey reached peak popularity in 1931, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Billey?

Approximately 421 people named Billey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 421. That works out to roughly 1 in 787,290 Americans.

Is Billey a rare name?

Billey is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 787,290 Americans has this name.

What does the name Billey mean?

Billey means "creative variant of Billy" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Billey more male or female?

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

When was Billey most popular?

Billey peaked in 1931 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US421
All-Time Births421
1 in X1 in 787,290
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age85
Peak Year1931
World Rank#417,166
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.