Billye is a unique and uncommon female given name of American origin. It is believed to have been created as a feminine form of the male name Billy, which is a diminutive of William. The name William is of Germanic origin and means "resolute protection" or "strong-willed warrior".
The use of the name Billye appears to have been popularized in the mid-20th century, particularly among African American communities in the Southern United States. It was often used as a nickname or a shortened form of other names such as Wilhelmina or Guglielma.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the name Billye, including:
* Billye Joyce (1937-2015), an American gospel singer and songwriter.
* Billye Aaron (born 1948), the daughter of baseball legend Hank Aaron.
Despite its unique sound, Billye has not gained widespread popularity as a given name. According to data from the Social Security Administration in the United States, there were only four babies named Billye between 2000 and 2019. However, it remains an interesting and distinctive choice for parents looking for a uncommon name with a strong meaning behind it.
Statistics for the name Billye in the United States:
From 1922 to 1962, there were a total of 112 babies named Billye born in the United States.
The year with the most births was 1927 and 1928, with both years having 10 newborns named Billye.
The years with the fewest births were 1923, 1926, and 1933, each having only 5 babies named Billye born in that year.
It's interesting to note that there were no recorded births of girls named Billye from 1932 to 1942. The name reappeared in the records in 1943 with 5 births and continued intermittently until 1962 with a total of 5 births that year.
Overall, the popularity of the name Billye fluctuated over this time period, with peaks in the late 1920s and low points throughout the following decades.