Bill Blume

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bill Blume — Greek
168K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bill Blume 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 Blume: Surname Anna and Bernhard Blume, German artistic photographers Astrid Blume (1872–1924), Danish educator and temperance advocate Bianka Blume (1843–1896), German opera singer Brian Blume (born 1950), American businessman, Dungeons & Dragons Carl Ludwig Blume (1796–1862), German-Dutch botanist Clemens Blume (1862–1932), Jesuit hymnologist Clint Blume (1898–1973), American baseball player Danny Blume (born 1960), American music producer, musician and composer David Blume, American permaculture teacher and entrepreneur Felix Blume (born 1984), known as Kollegah, German rapper Fred H. 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: Blume

English

Surname Anna and Bernhard Blume, German artistic photographers Astrid Blume (1872–1924), Danish educator and temperance advocate Bianka Blume (1843–1896), German opera singer Brian Blume (born 1950), American businessman, Dungeons & Dragons Carl Ludwig Blume (1796–1862), German-Dutch botanist Clemens Blume (1862–1932), Jesuit hymnologist Clint Blume (1898–1973), American baseball player Danny Blume (born 1960), American music producer, musician and composer David Blume, American permaculture teacher and entrepreneur Felix Blume (born 1984), known as Kollegah, German rapper Fred H.

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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 Blume

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 Blume:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Blume?
The surname Blume originates from English. Surname Anna and Bernhard Blume, German artistic photographers Astrid Blume (1872–1924), Danish educator and temperance advocate Bianka Blume (1843–1896), German opera singer Brian Blume (born 1950), American businessman, Dungeons & Dragons Carl Ludwig Blume (1796–1862), German-Dutch botanist Clemens Blume (1862–1932), Jesuit hymnologist Clint Blume (1898–1973), American baseball player Danny Blume (born 1960), American music producer, musician and composer David Blume, American permaculture teacher and entrepreneur Felix Blume (born 1984), known as Kollegah, German rapper Fred H.
What are the origins of the name Bill Blume?
The name Bill Blume combines two different traditions: the first name Bill has Greek roots, while the surname Blume originates from English.
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