Bethan
girl nameBethan entered the US charts in 1981, peaked at #7691 in 1988, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1981–2025
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rank today
#7691
peak (1988)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #9465 |
| 1990s | #11874 |
| 2000s | #15557 |
| 2010s | #16869 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Bethan are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Bethan alive today was born around 1992, making them about 33 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bethan in 2025?
- Bethan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Bethan most popular?
- Bethan peaked in 1988, reaching #7691 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bethan with classmates?
- Bethan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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