Besty
girl nameBesty entered the US charts in 1945, peaked at #3132 in 1945, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1945–2025
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rank today
#3132
peak (1945)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3132 |
| 1950s | #5566 |
| 1960s | #5488 |
| 1970s | #8056 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Besty are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Besty alive today was born around 1962, making them about 63 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Besty in 2025?
- Besty is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Besty most popular?
- Besty peaked in 1945, reaching #3132 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Besty with classmates?
- Besty will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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