Billie

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girlvintageclassicretrospunky

“resolute protection” — English

#6942024 rank
1930peak year
103,155babies named Billie since 1880
▲ +90%5-year trend

Billie popularity over 145 years

💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 193018801920196020002024

What does Billie mean?

Feminine diminutive of William, from Germanic wil 'desire' plus helm 'helmet, protection'; worn boldly by jazz legend Billie Holiday.

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, classic

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