Bill Bagley

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bill Bagley — Greek
168K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bill Bagley is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Bill is a masculine given name of Greek origin. Bill is a masculine given name, generally a short form (hypocorism) of William. It can also be used as the adaptation into English of the popular Greek name Vasilis or Vasileios (Basil), especially amongst Greek immigrants in English-speaking countries, probably due to similarity in the sound. The surname Bagley: Bagley is a surname. Ben Bagley (1933–1998), American musical theatre and record producer David W. Bagley (1883–1960), Admiral in the United States Navy during World War II Desmond Bagley (1923–1983), British journalist and novelist Edward Bagley (1876–1961), British soldier and politician Edwin Eugene Bagley (1857–1922), American composer Florence Bagley (1874–1952), American psychologist Frances Bagley (born 1946), American sculptor George A. Bagley (1826–1915), United States Representative from New York George R. Bagley (1871–1939), American attorney and jurist in Oregon Harry T. Bill is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 168K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Bill reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Bill

Greek

Bill is a masculine given name, generally a short form (hypocorism) of William. It can also be used as the adaptation into English of the popular Greek name Vasilis or Vasileios (Basil), especially amongst Greek immigrants in English-speaking countries, probably due to similarity in the sound.

Surname: Bagley

English

Bagley is a surname. Ben Bagley (1933–1998), American musical theatre and record producer David W. Bagley (1883–1960), Admiral in the United States Navy during World War II Desmond Bagley (1923–1983), British journalist and novelist Edward Bagley (1876–1961), British soldier and politician Edwin Eugene Bagley (1857–1922), American composer Florence Bagley (1874–1952), American psychologist Frances Bagley (born 1946), American sculptor George A. Bagley (1826–1915), United States Representative from New York George R. Bagley (1871–1939), American attorney and jurist in Oregon Harry T.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Bill is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Bill by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Bill Bagley

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Bill Bagley:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Bill?
The first name Bill originates from Greek. Bill is a masculine given name, generally a short form (hypocorism) of William. It can also be used as the adaptation into English of the popular Greek name Vasilis or Vasileios (Basil), especially amongst Greek immigrants in English-speaking countries, probably due to similarity in the sound.
When was Bill most popular?
The name Bill reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bagley?
The surname Bagley originates from English. Bagley is a surname. Ben Bagley (1933–1998), American musical theatre and record producer David W. Bagley (1883–1960), Admiral in the United States Navy during World War II Desmond Bagley (1923–1983), British journalist and novelist Edward Bagley (1876–1961), British soldier and politician Edwin Eugene Bagley (1857–1922), American composer Florence Bagley (1874–1952), American psychologist Frances Bagley (born 1946), American sculptor George A. Bagley (1826–1915), United States Representative from New York George R. Bagley (1871–1939), American attorney and jurist in Oregon Harry T.
What are the origins of the name Bill Bagley?
The name Bill Bagley combines two different traditions: the first name Bill has Greek roots, while the surname Bagley originates from English.
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