Beth
Peaked at #65 nationally in 1961, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1884, Beth has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Beth — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#65
in 1961
Current rank
#3046
in 2024
Years tracked
141
1884–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1884, Beth reached its peak popularity for girls in 1961, ranking #65 nationally with 6,716 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #3495 (2014) to #3046 (2024) — a 13% improvement.
As of 2024, Beth ranks #3046 nationally for girls, with 53 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,046 | 53 |
| 2023 | #4,473 | 31 |
| 2022 | #3,773 | 40 |
| 2021 | #3,117 | 52 |
| 2020 | #3,506 | 43 |
| 2019 | #4,267 | 33 |
| 2018 | #3,406 | 46 |
| 2017 | #3,925 | 38 |
Beth — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1845
in 1963
Last ranked
#8027
in 1989
Years tracked
33
1954–1989
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1954, Beth reached its peak popularity for boys in 1963, ranking #1845 nationally with 19 babies given the name that year.
Beth hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1989, when it stood at #8027.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | #8,027 | 5 |
| 1987 | #5,519 | 7 |
| 1986 | #6,009 | 6 |
| 1985 | #5,861 | 6 |
| 1983 | #4,977 | 7 |
| 1981 | #4,185 | 9 |
| 1980 | #3,873 | 10 |
| 1979 | #4,449 | 8 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Beth most popular?
Beth was most popular in 1961, when it ranked #65 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Beth becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Beth?
At least 159,710 babies have been recorded with the name Beth in the US since 1884, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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