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Billy

Boy name · 1,097 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Billy: 1,097 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 48 births in 2006.

Billy began as a friendly Scottish and English diminutive of William, itself from the Germanic Willahelm, meaning “helmet of will” or “resolute protector.” The name carries a lively, approachable energy, famously borne by the beloved Glaswegian comedian Sir Billy Connolly and the folk-punk troubadour Billy Bragg. In American lore, the outlaw Billy the Kid remains a legendary figure of the Wild West. While few places are named directly after Billy, the root William appears in numerous locations including Fort William in the Scottish Highlands and Williamstown in several countries. Billy has also

Boy 52 of 52 years

Peak year
200648 babies
Latest (2025)
#20820 babies
Total births
1,097since 1974
5-year trend
▼ 9%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2006 · 48
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).