Billie
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Resolute Protector; Strong-Willed
Background: The name Billie originates as a diminutive of the name William, which comes from the Old High German 'wilhelma,' combining 'wil' meaning 'will' and 'helm' meaning 'helmet' or 'protection.' Additionally, Billie can also be considered a variant of the French name 'Bille,' which shares a similar connotation of resolution and strength.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#363
Total births
134,876
Most popular decade
1930s
(99,000 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+1,011 ranks)
Years in Top 100
7
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
23.4% male
76.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 10
- First year rank
- #600
- Peak year
- 1930
- Peak year births
- 1,474
- Peak rank
- #123
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 9
- Recent rank
- #8,287
Female
- First year
- 1886
- First year births
- 8
- First year rank
- #828
- Peak year
- 1930
- Peak year births
- 3,241
- Peak rank
- #79
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 405
- Recent rank
- #694
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).