Boy · #12,106 in 2026

Billyjoe

Name: Popularity of the name Billyjoe in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Billyjoe, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,106

Peak Rank

#1,943 (1981)

Total Babies

398

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1963

First Year

2014

Last Year

1981

Peak Year

#1943

Peak Rank

398

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Billyjoe

Billyjoe first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1963, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1981, when 28 Billyjoes were born — ranking #1,943 that year. As of 2026, Billyjoe ranks #12,106 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 398 Billyjoes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Billyjoe

Phonetically similar names — useful when Billyjoe is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Billage
Bolio
Bilgy
Bilyeu
Pileggi
Belushi
Bulgy
Baluchi
Belge
Bellucci
Bellino
Belgia

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Billyjoe

What does the name Billyjoe mean?

Billyjoe is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1963. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Billyjoe in 2026?

In 2026, Billyjoe ranks #12,106 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Billyjoe most popular?

Billyjoe reached its peak popularity in 1981, ranking #1,943 that year with 28 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Billyjoe most popular?

Billyjoe has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Billyjoe.

Is Billyjoe a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Billyjoe is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Billyjoe?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Billyjoe include Raye, Rogerio, Apolinar. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Billyjoe

Billyjoe is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1963 and has accumulated 398 births in the dataset. Billyjoe's peak popularity came in 1981 when it ranked #1,943. Use the chart and map above to compare Billyjoe's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.