Billie
A male or female given name from the Germanic languages derived from Bill, the diminutive of William.
Every Billie since 1880 — 135,300 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Billie
Billie is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #691 in 2025 with 409 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 135,300 American babies have been named Billie — about 77% girls and 23% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1930, when 4,715 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Billie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Billie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 409 | #691 | 13 | #6,502 |
| 2024 | 406 | #695 | 9 | #8,396 |
| 2023 | 309 | #867 | 8 | #9,027 |
| 2022 | 285 | #950 | 7 | #9,968 |
| 2021 | 280 | #942 | 6 | #10,974 |
| 2020 | 251 | #1,009 | 8 | #8,851 |
| 2019 | 213 | #1,135 | 9 | #8,294 |
| 2018 | 150 | #1,464 | 7 | #9,809 |
| 2017 | 117 | #1,780 | 10 | #7,638 |
| 2016 | 97 | #2,035 | — | — |
| 2015 | 98 | #2,016 | 10 | #7,555 |
| 2014 | 123 | #1,707 | 12 | #6,685 |
| 2013 | 110 | #1,835 | 12 | #6,648 |
| 2012 | 91 | #2,101 | 12 | #6,674 |
| 2011 | 86 | #2,195 | 10 | #7,578 |
| 2010 | 73 | #2,516 | 14 | #6,071 |
| 2009 | 80 | #2,404 | 17 | #5,352 |
| 2008 | 89 | #2,221 | 11 | #7,249 |
| 2007 | 105 | #1,959 | 16 | #5,462 |
| 2006 | 95 | #2,071 | 25 | #3,901 |
| 2005 | 85 | #2,162 | 23 | #3,951 |
| 2004 | 98 | #1,912 | 27 | #3,461 |
| 2003 | 127 | #1,527 | 16 | #4,842 |
| 2002 | 116 | #1,597 | 19 | #4,205 |
| 2001 | 143 | #1,341 | 22 | #3,727 |
| 2000 | 146 | #1,305 | 22 | #3,651 |
| 1995 | 229 | #854 | 38 | #2,143 |
| 1990 | 235 | #836 | 67 | #1,361 |
| 1985 | 331 | #588 | 64 | #1,171 |
| 1980 | 802 | #306 | 119 | #804 |
| 1975 | 1,011 | #243 | 100 | #831 |
| 1970 | 1,104 | #271 | 152 | #664 |
| 1965 | 723 | #336 | 161 | #599 |
| 1960 | 783 | #336 | 187 | #570 |
| 1955 | 1,092 | #250 | 190 | #532 |
| 1950 | 1,315 | #204 | 251 | #423 |
| 1945 | 1,556 | #152 | 293 | #347 |
| 1940 | 1,485 | #149 | 480 | #251 |
| 1935 | 2,248 | #106 | 844 | #168 |
| 1930 | 3,241 | #79 | 1,474 | #123 |
| 1925 | 1,828 | #141 | 989 | #156 |
| 1920 | 902 | #212 | 523 | #240 |
| 1915 | 468 | #271 | 170 | #416 |
| 1910 | 165 | #302 | 40 | #430 |
| 1905 | 112 | #319 | 27 | #413 |
| 1900 | 76 | #381 | 24 | #469 |
| 1895 | 23 | #641 | 13 | #582 |
| 1890 | 9 | #949 | 8 | #749 |
| 1885 | — | — | 15 | #483 |
| 1880 | — | — | 10 | #606 |
Famous people named Billie
- Billie Holiday Singer · 1915–1959
- Billie Jean King Tennis player · b. 1943
- Billie Eilish Singer · b. 2001
- Billie Joe Armstrong Musician · b. 1972
- Billie Burke Actor · 1884–1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Billie mean?
A male or female given name from the Germanic languages derived from Bill, the diminutive of William.
How popular is the name Billie in 2025?
Billie ranked #691 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 409 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Billie?
135,300 babies have been named Billie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Billie most popular?
Billie peaked in 1930, when 4,715 newborns received the name.
Is Billie a boy or girl name?
Billie is used for both: about 77% of babies named Billie have been girls and 23% boys.
Is the name Billie rising or falling?
Billie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Billie?
Well-known people named Billie include Billie Holiday (singer), Billie Jean King (tennis player), Billie Eilish (singer).