Billie
- Meaning
- Resolute protection, through the William family
- Origin
- English
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What does Billie mean?
Billie means “Resolute protection, through the William family”.
Billie belongs to the William name family and can be a short form of William, Wilhelmina, or Wilma. Its traditional meaning combines will or determination with protection. It also has an established history as a complete given name, so a longer formal version is an option rather than a requirement.
Jazz singer Billie Holiday and tennis player Billie Jean King give the name distinct cultural associations. Billy provides a close spelling comparison, while the ie ending has its own long history. Billie is used for boys and girls; the family connection and intended full name are more informative than assuming the spelling dictates a single use.
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How popular is Billie?
United States · 2025Explore how often Billie is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #691 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Billie
- 409 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 0.7% More than 2024
Billie over time
United States · Girls
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #6,502 | 13 |
| 2025 | Girls | #691 | 409 |
| 2024 | Boys | #8,396 | 9 |
| 2024 | Girls | #695 | 406 |
| 2023 | Boys | #9,027 | 8 |
| 2023 | Girls | #867 | 309 |
| 2022 | Boys | #9,968 | 7 |
| 2022 | Girls | #950 | 285 |
| 2021 | Boys | #10,974 | 6 |
| 2021 | Girls | #942 | 280 |
| 2020 | Boys | #8,851 | 8 |
| 2020 | Girls | #1,009 | 251 |
| 2019 | Boys | #8,294 | 9 |
| 2019 | Girls | #1,135 | 213 |
| 2018 | Boys | #9,809 | 7 |
| 2018 | Girls | #1,464 | 150 |
| 2017 | Boys | #7,638 | 10 |
| 2017 | Girls | #1,780 | 117 |
| 2016 | Girls | #2,035 | 97 |
| 2015 | Boys | #7,555 | 10 |
| 2015 | Girls | #2,016 | 98 |
| 2014 | Boys | #6,685 | 12 |
| 2014 | Girls | #1,707 | 123 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Billie
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Billy
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Resolute protection
Listed as a related name to Billie.
Wilhelmina
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Will or desire and protection
Listed among Billie’s variations and related forms.
Evelyn
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Desired; or water, island
Shares an origin with Billie.
Eliana
Mostly girls- Meaning
- My God has answered; sun
Shares an origin with Billie.
Eleanor
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Uncertain; from Aliénor
Shares an origin with Billie.
Violet
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Purple
Shares an origin with Billie.
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