Bethel
boy name#10695 in 2025Bethel entered the US charts in 1891, peaked at #744 in 1898, ranks #10695 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1891–2025
#10695
rank today
#744
peak (1898)
6
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #924 |
| 1900s | #1240 |
| 1910s | #1294 |
| 1920s | #1560 |
| 1930s | #1770 |
| 1940s | #2137 |
| 1950s | #2867 |
| 1960s | #3490 |
| 1970s | #4881 |
| 1980s | #6238 |
| 2000s | #8927 |
| 2010s | #10383 |
| 2020s | #11210 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Bethel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bethel alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bethel in 2025?
- Bethel ranks #10695 among US boy names in 2025, with 6 babies given the name.
- When was the name Bethel most popular?
- Bethel peaked in 1898, reaching #744 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bethel with classmates?
- Bethel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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