How Many People Are Named Billie?

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

Billie
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Billie, a rare female name with roots in the English language, stands out among 1 in 5,520 Americans. With around 59,785 people named Billie living today, it's a name that's seen its peak and now enjoys a resurgence. The majority of Billie's, 80%, are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.

~1,762
Living in US
1 in 188,110
Americans
1930
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 4
Personality Traits
Creative Strong Wise Resilient
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

59,785
Worldwide Bearers
#8,040
Global Rank
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
94
🇳🇱 Netherlands
84
🇲🇾 Malaysia
80
🇩🇪 Germany
69
🇨🇳 China
62
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
62
🇸🇪 Sweden
60
🇮🇪 Ireland
55
🇹🇭 Thailand
51
🇵🇪 Peru
48

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
8,447 (14%)
♀ Female
51,338 (86%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 81
4,754
Would be under 30 (4%)
21,917
Would be 30–60 (16%)
108,195
Would be over 60 (80%)

All 134,866 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: 1930

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
93
Modern Appeal
7
International
5

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

📜 Billie Through the Generations

Billie's journey through the generations reflects a classic name that has weathered the test of time. Born in the early 20th century, the name peaked in popularity in 1930 with 4,715 births. Today, it's a name that's seen better days but still holds a special place in the hearts of those who carry it. With an average age of 81, Billie is a name that's often associated with wisdom and experience. The current age distribution shows that 4,754 are under 30, 21,917 are between 30 and 60, and 108,195 are over 60, indicating a strong preference for the name among older generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 23,244
Oklahoma 8,426
Tennessee 7,416
Kentucky 6,426
Arkansas 5,897
North Carolina 5,778
Alabama 5,254
California 5,207
Missouri 5,036
Ohio 4,395

⭐ Famous People Named Billie

Billie is a unisex given name. It is a variant spelling of Billy, an English nickname for William and its masculine and feminine variants. It has also been used as a feminine nickname for etymologically unrelated names such as Lillian. Both Billie and Billy are often also used as independent given names. The spelling Billie has recently become primarily feminine in use, while the spelling Billy is more commonly used for males.…

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✨ Similar Names to Billie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

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

📄 About the Name Billie

How Many People Have the Name Billie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,762 people in the United States currently share the name Billie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 188,110 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Billie a Common or Rare Name?

Billie 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 Billie Mean?

Billie 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 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Billie in SSA data, approximately 14% are male and 86% are female.

When Was Billie Most Popular?

The name Billie reached peak popularity in 1930, with 4,715 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Billie?

Approximately 1,762 people named Billie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,762. That works out to roughly 1 in 188,110 Americans.

Is Billie a rare name?

Billie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 188,110 Americans has this name.

What does the name Billie mean?

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

Is Billie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 14% of people named Billie are male and 86% are female.

When was Billie most popular?

Billie peaked in 1930 with 4,715 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US1,762
All-Time Births1,762
1 in X1 in 188,110
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age81
Peak Year1930
World Rank#8,040
Male %14%
Female %86%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.