Billion
A masculine name derived from the word "billion", referring to a vast numerical value.
Name Census estimates that about 103 living Americans carry the first name Billion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Billion today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Billion births was 2022 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Billion. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
103
~ 1 in 3,327,712 Americans
Peak year
2022
19 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,921
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Billion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Billion from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 67 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Billion by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Billion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Billions live
Origin
Meaning and history of Billion
The name Billion is not a traditional given name and does not have a clear linguistic origin or historical roots. It is derived from the numerical term "billion," which refers to the number represented by one followed by nine zeros (1,000,000,000). This term has its origins in the French word "billion," which was formed by combining the prefix "bi-" (meaning "two") with the word "million."
The concept of a billion as a numerical value emerged during the 16th and 17th centuries as trade and commerce expanded, and there was a need for larger numerical units to express quantities. However, the usage of "Billion" as a given name is relatively modern and unconventional.
There are no known historical references or ancient texts that mention "Billion" as a personal name. Its use as a given name is likely a more recent phenomenon, possibly influenced by the growing fascination with large numbers and the concept of wealth and abundance in modern society.
While there are no famous historical figures specifically named Billion, there are a few individuals who have adopted this unconventional name in recent times. For example, Billion Tate is an American entrepreneur and motivational speaker who was born in 1989. Additionally, Billion Gafvert is a Swedish professional ice hockey player born in 1997.
It is worth noting that the use of "Billion" as a given name is extremely rare and can be seen as an unconventional or unique choice. It does not carry any traditional cultural or linguistic significance and is more likely a reflection of modern naming trends and personal preferences.
People
Billion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Billion as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Billion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Billion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 103 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Billion going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,327,712 US residents.
Is Billion a common name?
We classify Billion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 104 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Billion most popular?
The single biggest year for Billion was 2022, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Billion is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Billion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Billion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Billion in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Billion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Billion in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Billion can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Billion?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Billion at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.