boy's name
Billey
BIL-ee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 523
Billey is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1980 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1931, when 24 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1920.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Billey Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 113 |
| 1930s | 175 |
| 1940s | 113 |
| 1950s | 53 |
| 1960s | 55 |
| 1970s | 9 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Billey?
In 1980, Billey was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Billey
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Billey Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Billey over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Billey
- English BIL-ee
Sibling Names for Billey
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Billey — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Billey
How popular is the name Billey?
In 1980, Billey was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Billey a girl's or a boy's name?
Billey is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Billey?
Billey has 2 syllables.
When was Billey most popular?
Billey peaked in 1931, when 24 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.