Billie
How to say it: BIL-ee · /ˈbɪli/
Diminutive of Wilhelmina/William; from Germanic meaning 'will-helmet' (resolute protector).
Billie was the 674th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 409 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1930s, its births are up 4.0-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #415 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #674 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 409 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,105 |
| Peak decade | 1930s |
| Change over 10 years | ×4.0 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #415 |
| In France, 2025 | #138 among girls’ names, 455 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After an early high in the 1930s, Billie settled well below peak while staying in use. A small rise is likely in the next few years.
What goes with it
Spunky yet soft with crisp snap in two syllables, Billie feels lively and unpretentious. Dottie fits beside it well.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Billie is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, German.
In France: #138 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #151. Ireland: #186.
Famous people named Billie
- Billie Eilish (born 2001)American singer-songwriter
- Billie Jean King (born 1943)American tennis player
- Billie Holiday (1915–1959)American jazz singer
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