Billy sits comfortably in the UK charts at #127 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#127
About the Name Billy
Billy is holding steady in the rankings at #127. It reached its peak of #71 in 1996 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 9 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.
Billy is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Billy
Unlikely. With around 434 UK babies named Billy per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Billy in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Billy has held a stable position around #127 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #71 in 1996 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Billy 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.
Notable people named Billy include: Billy Famous — Billy Famous (born in Lagos), is a Nigerian professional light/light welterweight boxer of the 1970s and '80s who won Nigerian lightweight title, Nigerian...; Billy Minick — Billy Minick is an American former professional rodeo cowboy and former stock contractor.; Billy Adesuwa Osawaru — Billy Famous Adesuwa Osawaru is a Nigerian politician from Edo State, Nigeria..
Billy does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Billys in the wild.
434
UK babies named Billy (2024)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
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Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Billy
Likely around 1 other Billy in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Billy
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Billy Famous (born in Lagos), is a Nigerian professional light/light welterweight boxer of the 1970s and '80s who won Nigerian lightweight title, Nigerian light welterweight title, African Boxing Union (ABU) light welterweight title, and Commonwealth lightweight title, his professional fighting weight varied from 135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb), i.e. lightweight to 139+1⁄2 lb (63.3 kg; 9 st 13.5 lb), i.e.
Billy Famous Adesuwa Osawaru is a Nigerian politician from Edo State, Nigeria. He is currently a member of the House of Representatives representing Orhionmwon/Uhunmwode constituency in the 10th National Assembly.