Name meaning & stats
Bill
Bill (English origin). 96,547 US babies since 1940, peak 1947. Notable Bills are 2.1× over-represented as politicians.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
English
A short form of William.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1947
96,547 US babies were named Bill between 1940 and 2025.
Where Bills end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 2.1× | High · 302 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 1.4× | High · 174 people |
| Baseball player | 1.8× | High · 109 people |
| Actor | 0.7× | High · 82 people |
Among notable men who are politicians, Bills show up 2.1× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Bill has a surprise career: 1.7×
Spelling family
The most common spelling: 94% of the family
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1947)