In 1987, more than 1,648 newborns were given the name Billy in the United States. Between 1880 and 2018, over 9,559 babies were given the name Billy in 1934, the year with the most occurrences of the name.
National Billy Day is annually observed on February 25. Billy is a popular male given name. It is said to have English origins and to mean “resolute protector.” Billy is a name that suggests sacrificing one’s desires for the sake of others’ needs. It suggests that your personality is balanced and stable. You frequently volunteer to assist with civic projects and assume a fair amount of responsibility. Today, we honour the lives, personalities, and accomplishments of those with the name Billy.
In 1987, more than 1,648 newborns were given the name Billy in the United States. Between 1880 and 2018, over 9,559 babies were given the name Billy in 1934, the year with the most occurrences of the name. During the same time frame, the name was recorded in the Social Security Administration (S.S.A.) database more than 388,026 times. In 1880, seven infants were the first to bear this name. In 1922, it reached position 90 on the national popularity list and was given to 2,029 baby boys.
In 1929, Billy was the second most popular male name in the U.S. state of Oklahoma, with 920 births. In Texas in 1930, 1,845 baby boys were given this name, the highest number ever. From 1919 to 1993, Billy was West Virginia’s most popular boy’s name for more than seven decades. Additionally, it has been popular in states like Arkansas.
Between 1979 and 2018, the Social Security Administration has recorded the name Billy 43,720 times. Billy Joel, an American musician, Billy the Kid, an American Old West gunfighter, and Billy Baldwin, an American Major League Baseball outfielder, are all notable Americans with the name Billy. Billie is the female form of the given name. Billie Holiday, an American jazz and swing singer, and Billie Eilish, a singer-songwriter, are notable examples. On National Billy Day, we honour the accomplishments of people named Billy in the United States and around the globe.
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On their name day, if you know anyone named Billy, do something special for them. You can treat them to dinner or give them a present.
If you are a Billy, you should celebrate your special day by sharing social media posts. Publish amusing information about your name and invite other Billys to participate.
This holiday is an excellent opportunity to discover the origin of your name. Ask your parents why they gave you this name.
Billie Eilish is the recipient of two Guinness World Records, seven Grammys, three MTV Video Music Awards, three Brit Awards, two American Music Awards, an Academy Award, and a Golden Globe.
The youngest artist to win Record of the Year, Best New Artist, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year in the same year is Eilish.
Billie Holiday has won four Grammys for Best Historical Album since her death in 1959.
In 1875, 16-year-old Billy the Kid was arrested for the first time for stealing food.
Billy Joel has only five Grammys despite being nominated for the award 23 times.
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | February 25 | Saturday |
| 2024 | February 25 | Sunday |
| 2025 | February 25 | Tuesday |
| 2026 | February 25 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | February 25 | Thursday |
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