Billie sits comfortably in the UK charts at #171 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#171
US Rank #694
About the Name Billie
Billie is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #171. The name has climbed 45 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Billie is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #694 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Billie
Unlikely. With around 290 UK babies named Billie per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Billie in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Billie is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 45 places over the last five years to #171 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Billie is more popular in the UK (#171) than in the US (#694). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Billie include: Billie Boullet — Billie Aimee Boullet is a British actress.; Billie Jean King — Billie Jean King, also known as BJK, is an American former world No.; Billie Sutton — Billie Harmon Sutton is an American former professional bronc rider and politician..
Billie ranks #694 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
290
UK babies named Billie (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↑ 45 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Billie
Likely around 1 other Billie in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2021–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
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