Bathsheba
girl nameBathsheba entered the US charts in 1951, peaked at #2921 in 1953, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1951–2025
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rank today
#2921
peak (1953)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #4196 |
| 1960s | #6069 |
| 1970s | #5281 |
| 1980s | #7616 |
| 1990s | #12480 |
| 2000s | #13137 |
| 2010s | #14640 |
| 2020s | #14384 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Bathsheba are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bathsheba alive today was born around 1977, making them about 48 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bathsheba in 2025?
- Bathsheba is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Bathsheba most popular?
- Bathsheba peaked in 1953, reaching #2921 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bathsheba with classmates?
- Bathsheba will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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