Why Billy Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Billy” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Billy” is of German origin. It’s a name commonly given to both boys and girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Yllib.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Lbliy.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Billy

The true meaning of ‘Billy’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Billy is a name that suggests you give up what you want so other people can have what they need. Like a six-sided cube, your personality is steady and balanced. You are very creative and artistically oriented but also willing to take action to accomplish your goals. Often you volunteer to work on civic projects and make your fair share of responsibility. Others seek your advice because you carefully listen to their problems.

Your heart’s desire is to be of service to the world. You are a generous humanitarian and a perfectionist. People from all walks of life fascinates you. You have a universal appeal. It only takes a few minutes for you to decide what kind of character a person has. You feel bitter if others don’t appreciate your kind deeds.

When people hear the name Billy, they perceive you as someone who is sympathetic, compassionate, and generous. People feel comfortable with and count on you for support. You don’t care about fashion and are often shabbily dressed. Others see you as a maternal or paternal figure.

You are a person who is prone to sensitivity and easily offended by the remarks of others. Peaceful, adaptive, cooperative, and reliable are some of the words that describe you most. You tend to accept things reluctantly and without protest. You long for togetherness and companionship to be happy. You are a collector and probably have some hidden treasures tucked away somewhere.

Your most likely vocation: teacher, philosopher, educator, religious zealot, scientist, minister, instructor, writer, producer of luxury and beauty goods, manager of restaurant, irrigationist, horticulturist, zoologist, shipping magnate.

Lucky colors: All varieties of blue except the very bright blues

Lucky gem(s): Emerald, turquoise

Lucky day(s): Sunday, Monday, and Friday

Lucky botanicals: Verbena, dog rose, violets, walnuts, all types of beans, apricot, almonds

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Is The Name Billy Popular?

“Billy” is not a popular baby boy’s name in Massachusetts as reported in the 1999 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only eight babies in Massachusetts have the same name as you in 1999. A total of only 757 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1934 with a total of 9,563 babies. That’s a lot of baby Billys.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Billy” was recorded 389,204 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Billys to occupy the country of Iceland with an estimated population of 375,318.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to seven newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1922 with a rank of #90 nationwide and was registered 2,029 times as a baby boy’s name. Billy became a popular boy’s name in the state of Oklahoma in the year 1929. It ranked #2 with 920 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1930 in the state of Texas with 1,845 baby boys.

This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of Arkansas for 76 years from 1919 to 1994 (may not be consecutive).

For the past three decades (1994 to 2023), the name “Billy” was recorded 15,284 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Billy, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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