boy's name
Billy-Ray
BIL-ee-RAY (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 185
Billy-Ray is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2018, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables.
Billy-Ray Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 27 |
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 61 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 25 |
How Popular Is Billy-Ray?
In 2024, Billy-Ray was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Billy-Ray Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
How Billy-Ray Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Billyray | Billyray is Billy-Ray written as one word, used in the United States, where it ranks #9,816. | 49 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Billy-Ray
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Billy-Ray Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Billy-Ray over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Billy-Ray
- English BIL-ee-RAY
Sibling Names for Billy-Ray
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Billy-Ray — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Billy-Ray
How popular is the name Billy-Ray?
In 2024, Billy-Ray was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Billy-Ray a girl's or a boy's name?
Billy-Ray is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Billy-Ray?
Billy-Ray has 3 syllables.
When was Billy-Ray most popular?
Billy-Ray peaked in 2018, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.