Compare two names
Bob and Bill side by side: Bob peaked in 1959 and Bill in 1947; in 2025 they were given to 7 and 18 babies.
Bob and Bill, year by year
Girls and boys together; Bob solid, Bill dashed.
| Bob | Bill | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 7 | 18 |
| Rank 2025 | #9,841 among boys’ names | #5,234 among boys’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 93,308 | 161,190 |
| Peak year | 1959 | 1947 |
| Girls | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Alive, estimated | 35,000 | 65,400 |
| Median age | 68 | 68 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.