Bethany
girl name#751 in 2025Bethany entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #87 in 1987, ranks #751 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1915–2025
#751
rank today
#87
peak (1987)
362
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3223 |
| 1920s | #2953 |
| 1930s | #2194 |
| 1940s | #1295 |
| 1950s | #775 |
| 1960s | #523 |
| 1970s | #236 |
| 1980s | #101 |
| 1990s | #119 |
| 2000s | #232 |
| 2010s | #425 |
| 2020s | #683 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Bethany has been most popular in CA, TX, PA.
Living bearers
About 98,000 people named Bethany are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bethany alive today was born around 1991, making them about 34 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bethany in 2025?
- Bethany ranks #751 among US girl names in 2025, with 362 babies given the name.
- When was the name Bethany most popular?
- Bethany peaked in 1987, reaching #87 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bethany with classmates?
- Bethany will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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