Bettie
Peaked at #131 nationally in 1882, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Bettie has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Bettie — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#131
in 1882
Current rank
#8505
in 2024
Years tracked
142
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Bettie reached its peak popularity for girls in 1882, ranking #131 nationally with 136 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #7038 (2014) to #8505 (2024) — a 17% drop.
As of 2024, Bettie ranks #8505 nationally for girls, with 12 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #8,505 | 12 |
| 2023 | #8,556 | 12 |
| 2022 | #9,792 | 10 |
| 2021 | #9,064 | 11 |
| 2020 | #9,664 | 10 |
| 2019 | #9,848 | 10 |
| 2018 | #12,699 | 7 |
| 2016 | #13,109 | 7 |
Bettie — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2225
in 1933
Last ranked
#4047
in 1959
Years tracked
14
1923–1959
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1923, Bettie reached its peak popularity for boys in 1933, ranking #2225 nationally with 11 babies given the name that year.
Bettie hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1959, when it stood at #4047.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | #4,047 | 5 |
| 1945 | #3,378 | 5 |
| 1941 | #3,552 | 5 |
| 1939 | #3,529 | 5 |
| 1938 | #2,498 | 9 |
| 1936 | #3,181 | 6 |
| 1933 | #2,225 | 11 |
| 1932 | #3,833 | 5 |
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 Bettie most popular?
Bettie was most popular in 1882, when it ranked #131 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Bettie becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Bettie?
At least 38,468 babies have been recorded with the name Bettie in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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