Billy

Billy has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Billy isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Billy is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Billy was, in the past month, the 2803rd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of July 2025, Billy is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Billy was viewed 94 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Billy's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Billy is most adored in New Hampshire, Mississippi and Washington.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Arizona, Indiana and Massachusetts.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Billy.

Most popular breeds named Billy:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Chihuahua
3. German Shepherd
4. American Pitbull Terrier
5. Maltese

• A beagle named Billy featured in the television show Mickey and the Roadster Racers.
• A dog named Billy featured in the television show The Busy World of Richard Scarry.

Billy is found in these categories:

country

Associations with rural areas and popular Southern figures give it a rustic charm.

australian

Associated with a metal pot used for boiling water or cooking outdoors.

independent

Billy's independence stems from its association with strong, self-reliant characters in literature and film.

cute

Evokes a playful, youthful charm often associated with endearing canine companions.