Billy Goto

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Billy Goto — English
372K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Billy Goto is a name that combines English origins. The first name Billy is a masculine given name of English origin. Billy is a given name. A spelling variant is Billie. Notable people with the name include: Billy & Louie, British contestant on The Voice UK series 13 Billy the Artist (1964–2022), American artist and writer Billy the Axeman (active c. The surname Goto: Gotō (後藤, 五藤, 五島), also spelled Gotou or Gotoh, is a Japanese surname. People with the name include: Jin Goto (born 1968), Japanese nihonga painter John Goto (born 1949), British artist known for his montage color photography Joseph Goto (1920–1994), American sculptor Keiichirō Gotō (1918–2004), Japanese photographer Goto Yujo (1440–1512), Japanese artisan and sword fitting maker Film, television, and video games Hirohito Gotō (born 1969), Japanese television and stage director Hiroki Gotō (born 1985), Japanese voice actor Hiroyuki Goto (born 1973), Japanese game designer and pi reciter Keiji . Billy is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 372K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Billy reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Billy

English

Billy is a given name. A spelling variant is Billie. Notable people with the name include: Billy & Louie, British contestant on The Voice UK series 13 Billy the Artist (1964–2022), American artist and writer Billy the Axeman (active c.

Surname: Goto

Spanish

Gotō (後藤, 五藤, 五島), also spelled Gotou or Gotoh, is a Japanese surname. People with the name include: Jin Goto (born 1968), Japanese nihonga painter John Goto (born 1949), British artist known for his montage color photography Joseph Goto (1920–1994), American sculptor Keiichirō Gotō (1918–2004), Japanese photographer Goto Yujo (1440–1512), Japanese artisan and sword fitting maker Film, television, and video games Hirohito Gotō (born 1969), Japanese television and stage director Hiroki Gotō (born 1985), Japanese voice actor Hiroyuki Goto (born 1973), Japanese game designer and pi reciter Keiji .

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Billy Goto

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 Billy Goto:

9
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Personality Number

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

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 Billy?
The first name Billy originates from English. Billy is a given name. A spelling variant is Billie. Notable people with the name include: Billy & Louie, British contestant on The Voice UK series 13 Billy the Artist (1964–2022), American artist and writer Billy the Axeman (active c.
When was Billy most popular?
The name Billy reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Goto?
The surname Goto originates from Spanish. Gotō (後藤, 五藤, 五島), also spelled Gotou or Gotoh, is a Japanese surname. People with the name include: Jin Goto (born 1968), Japanese nihonga painter John Goto (born 1949), British artist known for his montage color photography Joseph Goto (1920–1994), American sculptor Keiichirō Gotō (1918–2004), Japanese photographer Goto Yujo (1440–1512), Japanese artisan and sword fitting maker Film, television, and video games Hirohito Gotō (born 1969), Japanese television and stage director Hiroki Gotō (born 1985), Japanese voice actor Hiroyuki Goto (born 1973), Japanese game designer and pi reciter Keiji .
What are the origins of the name Billy Goto?
The name Billy Goto combines two different traditions: the first name Billy has English roots, while the surname Goto originates from Spanish.
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