Bethany
boy nameBethany entered the US charts in 1970, peaked at #3230 in 1983, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1970–2025
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rank today
#3230
peak (1983)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4781 |
| 1980s | #4236 |
| 1990s | #7617 |
| 2000s | #9350 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Bethany are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bethany alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Bethany most popular?
- Bethany peaked in 1983, reaching #3230 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bethany with classmates?
- Bethany will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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