Billyjoe Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBIL-ee-jo / ˈbɪliˌdʒoʊEnglish; American
Meaning
Billy: resolute protector; Joe: God will increase
Historical & Cultural Background
Billyjoe is a combination name derived from the names Billy and Joe. Billy is often considered a diminutive of William, which has roots in Old German. Joe is a diminutive of Joseph, a name of Hebrew origin. The combination reflects a trend in American naming practices where unique or blended names are created.
Trend Summary
Billyjoe is a less common name that reflects a blend of traditional names, with limited popularity in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Billy Joe
- Billy-Joe
International Variants
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Famous people named Billyjoe
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Fictional characters named Billyjoe
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Billyjoe was first seen in the United States in 1963. Billyjoe has ranked as high as #1091 nationally, which occurred in 1981, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Billyjoe has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Billyjoe
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 20 |
| 1980 | 27 |
| 1981 | 28 |
| 1982 | 18 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2014 | 5 |