Billy Name Origin
/BIL-ee/-
American (Anglo-Saxon) 60%
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British (Celtic/Anglo-Saxon) 30%
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Australian (Anglo-Saxon) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Billy
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Name Origin
Billy is a diminutive form of William, which has Old Germanic roots meaning 'resolute protector'. It became popular in English-speaking countries as a familiar or affectionate form of William.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Billy each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).