Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Billiejean since 1962
Babies named Billiejean per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 52 |
| 1980s | 66 |
| 1990s | 51 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Billiejean is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1962, but it wasn't until the 1980s that it saw its greatest use. The name's popularity surged after Michael Jackson's 1983 hit 'Billie Jean,' peaking in 1984. Despite its spike in the 1980s, the name has remained scarce; as of 2025, it ranks 13,208th nationally, occurring in about 1 in every 267,878 births. Though 'Billie Jean' is typically spelled as two words, the conjoined form Billiejean has been recorded consistently, particularly in the southern United States, though no top states are listed in the data. The name's trajectory has been stable in recent years. It is a modern American coinage, blending the playful sound of Billie with the classic Jean, and it continues to be used for girls.
Billiejean is a modern compound name, combining the feminine name Billie, itself a diminutive of Wilhelmina or a nickname for William, with Jean, the Scottish form of Jane. The name rose to prominence in the United States following the 1983 hit song 'Billie Jean' by Michael Jackson, which likely inspired parents to adopt the name for daughters. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1962 and peaked in popularity in 1984.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Billie, Jean, BJ
Variants: Billie Jean
Sibling names for Billiejean
Names that share Billiejean's style, for a brother or sister.
