Will my child share the name Bill with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Bill per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Bill in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Bill becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Bill has been fairly steady, ranked #2,440 in 2025 against #2,404 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #613 in 1997.

Is Bill a good choice for a distinctive name?

Bill is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Bill a popular baby name in the United States?

Bill does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Bill is a distinctive choice, ranked #2440 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Bill in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Bill

Bill has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 518 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #613 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Bill is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Bill in their class.