Billie: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced BIL-ee · 2 syllables
Billie means “will; helmet”, from Germanic.
From Bill + -ie.
- Meaning
- will; helmet
- Origin
- Germanic
- Pronunciation
- BIL-ee
- US rank (2025)
- #691
- US babies a year
- about 346 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1930
- Style
- Vintage, Rising
How popular is Billie?
Billie was the #691 name in the US in 2025, given to 422 babies. It’s rising: up 207% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1930.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #691 |
| England & Wales | #216 |
| Scotland | #131 |
| Northern Ireland | #397 |
| Ireland | #189 |
| France | #149 |
| Canada | #78 |
| Australia | #38 |
How old are people named Billie?
Half of US adults named Billie are older than 65; most are between 33 and 91. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Billie
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Billie have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Billie
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Billie
What does the name Billie mean?
Billie means “will; helmet”. It comes from Germanic.
How do you pronounce Billie?
Billie is pronounced BIL-ee.
How popular is the name Billie?
Billie was the #691 name in the US in 2025, given to 422 babies. It’s rising: up 207% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1930.
How old are people named Billie?
Half of US adults named Billie are older than 65. Most are between 33 and 91.