Billy Mahoney

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Billy Mahoney — English
372K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Billy Mahoney 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 Mahoney: Mahoney is an Irish surname originally designating the descendants of Mathghamhain. Alexander Mahoney (1947– ), New Zealand cricketer Ann Mahoney (1976– ), American television, film, and stage actress Anne Rankin Mahoney (1937–2025), American sociologist Atholstan Mahoney (1908–1979), New Zealand rugby union player Balls Mahoney (1972–2016), American professional wrestler Bernard Joseph Mahoney (1875–1939), Roman Catholic Bishop of Sioux Falls Bob Mahoney (baseball) (1928–2000), American Major League Baseball pitcher Caitlin Mahoney (1990– ), American female volleyball player Carolyn Mahoney (. 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: Mahoney

Irish

Mahoney is an Irish surname originally designating the descendants of Mathghamhain. Alexander Mahoney (1947– ), New Zealand cricketer Ann Mahoney (1976– ), American television, film, and stage actress Anne Rankin Mahoney (1937–2025), American sociologist Atholstan Mahoney (1908–1979), New Zealand rugby union player Balls Mahoney (1972–2016), American professional wrestler Bernard Joseph Mahoney (1875–1939), Roman Catholic Bishop of Sioux Falls Bob Mahoney (baseball) (1928–2000), American Major League Baseball pitcher Caitlin Mahoney (1990– ), American female volleyball player Carolyn Mahoney (.

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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:

1900s
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Notable People Named Billy Mahoney

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 Mahoney:

6
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

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

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 Mahoney?
The surname Mahoney originates from Irish. Mahoney is an Irish surname originally designating the descendants of Mathghamhain. Alexander Mahoney (1947– ), New Zealand cricketer Ann Mahoney (1976– ), American television, film, and stage actress Anne Rankin Mahoney (1937–2025), American sociologist Atholstan Mahoney (1908–1979), New Zealand rugby union player Balls Mahoney (1972–2016), American professional wrestler Bernard Joseph Mahoney (1875–1939), Roman Catholic Bishop of Sioux Falls Bob Mahoney (baseball) (1928–2000), American Major League Baseball pitcher Caitlin Mahoney (1990– ), American female volleyball player Carolyn Mahoney (.
What are the origins of the name Billy Mahoney?
The name Billy Mahoney combines two different traditions: the first name Billy has English roots, while the surname Mahoney originates from Irish.
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