Bill Boy
Origin(s)
English; Germanic
Meaning
English: Resolute protector; Germanic: Strong-willed
Historical & Cultural Background
Bill is often a diminutive of William, which has been a popular name in English-speaking countries since the Norman Conquest. The name William itself has royal associations, being borne by several kings of England. Bill has also been used as a standalone name, particularly in the 20th century. It is commonly associated with a friendly, approachable persona.
Trend Summary
Bill has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Will, Walt, Blaine, Beau, Brock, Bennett, Bradley, Blair
Variants
- Billy
International Variants
- Guillermo (Spanish)
- Wilhelm (German)
- Billie (English)
Famous people named Bill
Bill Gates is a co-founder of Microsoft and a prominent philanthropist.
Bill Clinton served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001.
Bill Murray is an acclaimed American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Ghostbusters' and 'Lost in Translation.'.
Bill Cosby is a comedian and actor, famous for his role in 'The Cosby Show.'.
Fictional characters named Bill
Bill S. Preston, Esq. is a character in the 'Bill & Ted' franchise, known for his time-traveling adventures.
Bill the Butcher is a character in the film 'Gangs of New York,' portrayed by Daniel Day-Lewis.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bill was first seen in the United States in 1880. Bill has ranked as high as #153 nationally which occurred in 1947 and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Missouri. In the past 5 years the name Bill has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bill (2022)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 53 |
1881 | 42 |
1882 | 61 |
1883 | 50 |
1884 | 82 |
1885 | 66 |
1886 | 64 |
1887 | 63 |
1888 | 58 |
1889 | 61 |
1890 | 72 |
1891 | 65 |
1892 | 75 |
1893 | 71 |
1894 | 73 |
1895 | 90 |
1896 | 86 |
1897 | 84 |
1898 | 90 |
1899 | 83 |
1900 | 196 |
1901 | 104 |
1902 | 138 |
1903 | 129 |
1904 | 128 |
1905 | 147 |
1906 | 128 |
1907 | 174 |
1908 | 164 |
1909 | 205 |
1910 | 259 |
1911 | 243 |
1912 | 347 |
1913 | 466 |
1914 | 559 |
1915 | 746 |
1916 | 854 |
1917 | 891 |
1918 | 1,038 |
1919 | 1,196 |
1920 | 1,421 |
1921 | 1,482 |
1922 | 1,675 |
1923 | 1,833 |
1924 | 2,067 |
1925 | 2,381 |
1926 | 2,643 |
1927 | 2,863 |
1928 | 2,977 |
1929 | 2,947 |
1930 | 3,160 |
1931 | 3,217 |
1932 | 3,362 |
1933 | 3,222 |
1934 | 3,534 |
1935 | 3,282 |
1936 | 3,166 |
1937 | 3,119 |
1938 | 3,113 |
1939 | 3,161 |
1940 | 3,267 |
1941 | 3,453 |
1942 | 3,795 |
1943 | 3,989 |
1944 | 3,815 |
1945 | 3,711 |
1946 | 4,354 |
1947 | 4,681 |
1948 | 3,926 |
1949 | 2,765 |
1950 | 2,041 |
1951 | 1,653 |
1952 | 1,588 |
1953 | 1,522 |
1954 | 1,526 |
1955 | 1,656 |
1956 | 1,957 |
1957 | 3,118 |
1958 | 4,220 |
1959 | 4,597 |
1960 | 4,500 |
1961 | 4,001 |
1962 | 3,575 |
1963 | 3,192 |
1964 | 2,739 |
1965 | 2,060 |
1966 | 1,556 |
1967 | 1,275 |
1968 | 1,161 |
1969 | 1,075 |
1970 | 1,019 |
1971 | 878 |
1972 | 686 |
1973 | 519 |
1974 | 466 |
1975 | 409 |
1976 | 364 |
1977 | 324 |
1978 | 267 |
1979 | 273 |
1980 | 251 |
1981 | 231 |
1982 | 244 |
1983 | 205 |
1984 | 166 |
1985 | 176 |
1986 | 131 |
1987 | 137 |
1988 | 145 |
1989 | 129 |
1990 | 112 |
1991 | 128 |
1992 | 138 |
1993 | 145 |
1994 | 110 |
1995 | 101 |
1996 | 116 |
1997 | 103 |
1998 | 100 |
1999 | 100 |
2000 | 114 |
2001 | 100 |
2002 | 74 |
2003 | 81 |
2004 | 89 |
2005 | 86 |
2006 | 85 |
2007 | 85 |
2008 | 73 |
2009 | 58 |
2010 | 53 |
2011 | 42 |
2012 | 41 |
2013 | 50 |
2014 | 47 |
2015 | 33 |
2016 | 39 |
2017 | 42 |
2018 | 48 |
2019 | 28 |
2020 | 29 |
2021 | 23 |
2022 | 26 |
2023 | 22 |
2024 | 22 |