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The baby name Billie is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbɪli/ (BIL-ee).

Billie is English in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈbɪli/ (BIL-ee)

What is the meaning of the name Billie ?

The baby name Billie is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbɪli/ (BIL-ee).

Billie is English in Origin.

Billie is an English diminutive used for both sexes, traditionally deriving from William and its feminine counterpart Wilhelmina. These stem from the Old High German elements wil, meaning "will" or "desire," and helm, "helmet, protection," yielding the sense "resolute protector." As a standalone given name, Billie carries the same meaning while softening the formal roots with a breezy, friendly tone.

The name appeared in records in the late 19th century, rose for girls in the 1920s-40s, and continues as a unisex option. Cultural bearers shaping its image include jazz icon Billie Holiday, tennis champion Billie Jean King, actor Billie Piper, and singer-songwriter Billie Eilish. Common variants and spellings include Billy, Bill, Billi, and Billee; related formal names are William, Wilhelm, Guillaume, Liam, and Wilhelmina, with Willa and Mina as stylistic cousins.

Billie has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Billie

Billie Holiday Actor|musician · Born 1915 · United States Billie Holiday was a legendary American jazz and swing singer, best known for classics like "Strange Fruit," "God Bless the Child," and "Lover Man." Nicknamed "Lady Day" by Lester Young, she made a lasting impact on jazz and pop singing with her deeply expressive voice. Billie Piper Actor · Born 1982 · United Kingdom Billie Piper is a well-known actor from the United Kingdom, who first gained fame as a pop singer with hits like 'Because We Want To'. She is most famous for her role as Rose Tyler in the popular TV series 'Doctor Who'. Born in 1982, Billie has also starred in the critically acclaimed series 'Secret Diary of a Call Girl'. Billie Lourd Actor · Born 1992 · United States Billie Lourd is an American actor best known for her roles in the television series 'Scream Queens' and 'American Horror Story'. She also appeared in the 'Star Wars' sequel trilogy as Lieutenant Connix. Born in 1992, she is the daughter of actress Carrie Fisher.
Billie Dove Actor · Born 1903 · United States Billie Dove was an American actress best known as a glamorous silent film star. Born Bertha Eugenie Bohny and later known professionally as Billie Dove, she appeared in notable films including The Black Pirate, American Beauty, and Cock of the Air.

Celebrity babies named Billie

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Billie Lourd Carrie Fisher television actor ★★★★★

Billie – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
KR Boys 0 #27 1 897
ID 0 #38 2 2,238
Belgium Girls 2024 #41 174 424
MO 0 #51 2 2,706
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
Canada Girls 2024 #89 258 2,795
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
PH 0 #107 4 5,607
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
Switzerland Girls 2024 #117 19 1,786
Sweden Girls 2022 #118 64 1,568
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
GR 0 #134 2 3,911
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
France Girls 2021 #141 368 3,185
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
BW Boys 0 #151 4 4,685
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
MT Girls 0 #152 2 3,773
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
Sweden Boys 2022 #176 7 1,509
PR Boys 0 #176 3 2,508
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
GR Girls 0 #245 5 6,293
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
TW Girls 0 #287 3 8,139
HR Girls 0 #293 2 3,687
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
Canada Boys 2021 #311 5 2,600
MY 0 #320 11 12,352
CN Boys 0 #328 4 9,639
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
KZ Girls 0 #331 2 5,862
HK 0 #333 16 8,483
GT 0 #336 3 5,948
CN Girls 0 #339 11 8,829
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #350 2 5,378
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
PL Girls 0 #363 2 5,096
PH Girls 0 #375 16 13,098
BD Girls 0 #405 2 8,413
PH Boys 0 #405 4 11,440
BO 0 #406 3 6,868
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
ZA 0 #469 6 14,421
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
RU Boys 0 #495 11 12,621
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
HK Boys 0 #503 25 12,905
PS Girls 0 #508 16 10,981
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
CR Girls 0 #510 23 11,342
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
RU Girls 0 #518 6 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
United States Girls 2024 #538 405 8,487
GT Girls 0 #538 4 7,500
IR Girls 0 #544 2 8,334
HK Girls 0 #554 62 16,104
KW Girls 0 #557 5 19,177
CM Girls 0 #558 3 11,671
PS Boys 0 #558 4 10,655
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
SG Girls 0 #571 16 18,916
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #591 7 20,968
IL Girls 0 #594 24 11,648
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
BO Girls 0 #647 5 9,488
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
CL Boys 0 #693 8 13,390
Finland Girls 2026 #727 12 3,895
SG Boys 0 #735 5 17,960
QA Boys 0 #741 3 18,093
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
NG Girls 0 #771 16 15,093
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
Germany Girls 0 #820 19 4,949
CL Girls 0 #836 16 14,098
PE Boys 0 #863 16 14,506
TN 0 #863 3 13,765
United States Boys 2024 #884 9 7,044
CO Boys 0 #911 10 15,656
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
NL Girls 0 #932 24 5,933
NL Boys 0 #932 20 5,873
PE Girls 0 #932 12 14,861
MY Girls 0 #951 44 24,821
Spain Girls 0 #965 19 5,561
MX Boys 0 #973 10 16,355
BR Girls 0 #991 2 12,708
NG Boys 0 #993 9 16,906
SA Girls 0 #1,006 9 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
CO Girls 0 #1,059 20 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,068 44 25,439
MA 0 #1,108 21 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,115 27 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,140 4 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,140 39 25,619
DZ 0 #1,161 16 20,130
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,259 9 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,425 22 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,455 17 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,600 15 28,008

Billie is popular in 75 countries — most recent births per country:

Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
France
Ireland
United States

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People also ask about Billie

Billie is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Billie is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈbɪli/ (BIL-ee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Billy, Bill and Billie-Jo.
Across languages, Billie has these equivalents: Willa (English, feminine), Wilhelmina (Dutch/German, feminine), Wilma (Germanic, feminine), Guillaume (French, masculine), Guillermo (Spanish, masculine), and 1 more.
Yes, very popular — Billie ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 10 countries.
Billie ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Yes — 4 notable people named Billie are in our database, including Billie Holiday (Actor|musician), Billie Piper (Actor), Billie Lourd (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Billie for their child, including Carrie Fisher.