Bethany
Peaked at #87 nationally in 1987, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1915, Bethany has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Bethany — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#87
in 1987
Current rank
#727
in 2024
Years tracked
110
1915–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1915, Bethany reached its peak popularity for girls in 1987, ranking #87 nationally with 3,294 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #393 (2014) to #727 (2024) — a 46% drop.
As of 2024, Bethany ranks #727 nationally for girls, with 386 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #727 | 386 |
| 2023 | #721 | 390 |
| 2022 | #666 | 443 |
| 2021 | #638 | 464 |
| 2020 | #601 | 483 |
| 2019 | #552 | 550 |
| 2018 | #475 | 657 |
| 2017 | #497 | 629 |
Bethany — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#3249
in 1983
Last ranked
#8220
in 2004
Years tracked
23
1970–2004
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1970, Bethany reached its peak popularity for boys in 1983, ranking #3249 nationally with 13 babies given the name that year.
Bethany hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2004, when it stood at #8220.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #8,220 | 8 |
| 2001 | #10,751 | 5 |
| 1999 | #7,954 | 7 |
| 1995 | #9,007 | 5 |
| 1993 | #7,730 | 6 |
| 1992 | #6,732 | 7 |
| 1991 | #8,341 | 5 |
| 1990 | #6,476 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Bethany most popular?
Bethany was most popular in 1987, when it ranked #87 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Bethany becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Bethany?
At least 100,718 babies have been recorded with the name Bethany in the US since 1915, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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