Billie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Billie is derived from the name William, which means 'resolute protector.' It evolved from Germanic roots through Old French into its modern forms. It is often seen as a diminutive and has gained popularity as a unisex name in contemporary culture. While it has no biblical relevance, it is associated with notable figures, enhancing its cultural significance.

The name Billie is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Billie has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Billie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 234th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 179th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 492nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 720th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1409th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4536th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8635th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 202nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 122nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 252nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 288th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 642nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1679th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1204th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Billie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Billie"

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Pronunciation

/ˈbɪli/

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Origin

English

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Etymology

Billie is a diminutive form of the name William, which has Germanic origins meaning 'resolute protector.'

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Meaning

resolute protector

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Language Evolution

Wilhelm (Old High German), William (Old French), Bill (Anglicized short form of William), Billie (diminutive form)

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Historical Usage

The name Billie gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly as a unisex name, often associated with the rise of various cultural icons.

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Variants & Derivatives

Bill, William, Will, Willa

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Modern Popularity & Image

Billie is currently viewed as a trendy and playful name, popular among younger generations, often associated with creativity and individuality.

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Famous People

Billie Holiday, Billie Eilish, Billie Jean King

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Billie"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Billie"

"Billie" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 234th of 7545 8,647
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 179th of 6773 14,939
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 492nd of 7552 4,363
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 720th of 10718 2,073
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1409th of 16616 948
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 4536th of 24088 300
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 8635th of 23106 98
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 202nd of 9107 17,772
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 122nd of 9204 39,446
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 252nd of 12526 21,555
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 288th of 19264 14,716
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 642nd of 27321 5,064
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1679th of 35406 1,919
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 1204th of 30306 2,437

Regional Popularity of "Billie" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
17.80%
252nd/1416
53.15%
733rd/1379
6.26%
148th/2366
29.95%
342nd/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
13.91%
215th/1546
65.87%
1025th/1556
4.76%
112th/2353
21.98%
340th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
20.34%
453rd/2227
42.96%
1044th/2430
13.99%
399th/2853
23.57%
654th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
20.43%
600th/2937
31.58%
1100th/3483
18.96%
667th/3518
21.96%
888th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
36.36%
1340th/3685
51.26%
2294th/4475
29.51%
1533rd/5194
30.90%
1952nd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 60.11%
4396th/7313
55.88%
4170th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Billie" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
16.95%
240th/1416
40.32%
556th/1379
5.37%
127th/2366
14.36%
164th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
11.51%
178th/1546
28.47%
443rd/1556
2.12%
50th/2353
8.73%
135th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
11.94%
266th/2227
19.75%
480th/2430
6.48%
185th/2853
10.02%
278th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
8.55%
251st/2937
10.11%
352nd/3483
7.16%
252nd/3518
9.17%
371st/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
14.57%
537th/3685
18.57%
831st/4475
10.69%
555th/5194
16.24%
1026th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
36.49%
1672nd/4582
39.31%
2030th/5164
25.68%
1878th/7313
23.78%
1775th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
32.03%
1276th/3984
30.09%
1350th/4487
19.76%
1348th/6822
15.49%
972nd/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Billie"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Billie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.