Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Resolute Protector, Form of William, Resolute Guardian
Pronunciation: B IH L IY
Popularity Rank: #1,152
Billy was an enslaved man from Virginia who was charged with treason during the American Revolution. He was pardoned in 1781 after a letter was written arguing that, as a slave, he was not a citizen and thus could not commit treason against a government to which he owed no allegiance.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on April 27, 2024
The name Billy is of English origin and means Resolute Protector, Form of William, Resolute Guardian, Will Desire, Will, Helmet, Protection, Will Helmet, Protect. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Billy is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and 95 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: B IH L IY
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Billy is recorded 56,795 times globally, ranking it as the 1,152th most common name worldwide.
Billy is most prevalent in United States of America, with 18,285 occurrences, making it the 309th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Billy is found among 1 in every 40 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #309 | 1 : 99 |
| United Kingdom | #176 | 1 : 40 |
| Hong Kong | #97 | 1 : 122 |
| South Africa | #710 | 1 : 782 |
| France | #1,108 | 1 : 598 |
| Ireland | #201 | 1 : 60 |
| Malaysia | #928 | 1 : 1,384 |
| Italy | #1,662 | 1 : 916 |
| Canada | #438 | 1 : 273 |
| Peru | #1,002 | 1 : 996 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Billy from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Billy was an enslaved man from Virginia who was charged with treason during the American Revolution. He was pardoned in 1781 after a letter was written arguing that, as a slave, he was not a citizen and thus could not commit treason against a government to which he owed no allegiance.
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