Billy

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At a glance

Billy is the #265 dog name in our records and #176 for cats. About 1 in 1,021 male dogs is called Billy, and the name is falling.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Billy?

#265dog name of 19,856
1 in 1,021male dogs
480dogs in the records
#176cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 6%Boys 83%Not recorded 11%

6% girls · 94% boys among 427 dogs with a recorded sex

Billy over the years

Falling
047.92013: 3.3, 2014: 5.7, 2015: 5.3, 2016: 6.9, 2017: 4.6, 2018: 5.0, 2019: 4.5, 2020: 6.1, 2021: 5.9, 2022: 4.5, 2023: 4.0, 2024: 1.62013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Billy per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

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Names that sound like Billy

Questions

Is Billy a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (94% male).

How popular is Billy for dogs?

Billy is the #265 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 480 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Billy?

Billy is said in 2 syllables: Bil·ly. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Billy?

Bella, Bailey and Belle sound similar.

What breeds are often named Billy?

Labrador Retrievers, Maltese and Chihuahuas are the breeds most often called Billy.

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