Boys name · California
Billy in California
As of 2025, Billy was the #1253 most common boys name in California, drawn from 15 births that year. Its total reaches 14,060 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1915.
Popularity over time
Billy in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 6 | #311 |
| 1931 | 122 | #57 |
| 1946 | 208 | #96 |
| 1962 | 306 | #117 |
| 1978 | 155 | #186 |
| 1994 | 145 | #273 |
| 2009 | 38 | #696 |
| 2025 | 15 | #1253 |
Its rank among boys names in California ran from #54 in 1930 to #1321 in 2024, starting at #311 in 1915 and ending at #1253 in 2025.
No year in California had more Billy births than 1960, when 315 were born. In 1930 it reached #54, its highest boys-name rank in California.
Across the country, Billy reached its highest rank of #2 in Texas (1930). See Billy in every state →
How popular is Billy in California?
As of 2025, Billy was the #1253 most common boys name in California, drawn from 15 births that year. Its total reaches 14,060 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1915.
How many babies are named Billy in California?
15 Billy babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Billy in California?
Billy ranked #1253 among boys names in California in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.