Billie
Girl name · 671 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Billie: 671 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 44 births in 2025.
Billie started life as a lively diminutive of William, the Old German name meaning “resolute protection,” but quickly took on a life of its own as a unisex favourite. The legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday brought soulful renown to the name, while tennis icon Billie Jean King carried it to sporting glory. More recently, pop sensation Billie Eilish has given it a modern, edgy feel. While no major place bears the name directly, its root “will” and “helmet” echoes in many Scottish place names like Williamwood. A charming variant, Billy, remains more common for boys in Scotland, but Billie has become a spirited choice for girls, crossing gender boundaries with ease.
Girl 44 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202544 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #10044 babies
- Total births
- 671since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 58%vs prior 5y