Billye
Billye is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Resolute protector or strong-willed warrior.
Origin and history
Billye is a feminine variant of Billy, which originated as a diminutive of William. The name ultimately derives from Germanic elements meaning desire and protection. Historically used in the early to mid-20th century in the United States, it has since become rare.
Popularity in the United States
3,360 babies in the United States have been named Billye since 1880. It ranks #3061 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (57.5 %)
- OK (25.2 %)
- AR (6.7 %)
- MS (4.5 %)
- TN (2.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 16 |
| 1910-1920 | 172 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,088 |
| 1930-1940 | 876 |
| 1940-1950 | 609 |
| 1950-1960 | 316 |
| 1960-1970 | 118 |
| 1970-1980 | 97 |
| 1980-1990 | 54 |
| 1990-2000 | 7 |
| 2000-2010 | 7 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Billye
- Billye Brim: Author, Evangelist
Fun facts
- The 'e' suffix was a popular stylistic choice in the early 20th century to create feminine forms of traditionally male names.
- Through William, the name traces back to the Old High German elements 'wil' (will) and 'helm' (helmet/protection).