Bill

Bill is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 22 boys in the United States.

Bill at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Bill

Bill belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Bill first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #57 in 1931, and in 2024 22 babies received the name — 160,457 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Bill in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#57 in 1931
Peak year
1947
Babies named Bill in 2024
22
Total since 1880
160,457

Bill in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#613 in 1997
Babies named Bill in 2025
9
Total since 1996
373

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bill mean?

The meaning of Bill is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Bill a boy or girl name?

Bill is a boy name. In 2024, 22 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Bill?

Bill comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Bill?

Bill first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #57 in 1931, and 22 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].