Betsey
girl nameBetsey entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #724 in 1889, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1884–2025
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rank today
#724
peak (1889)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #908 |
| 1890s | #1142 |
| 1900s | #1858 |
| 1910s | #2012 |
| 1920s | #1811 |
| 1930s | #1403 |
| 1940s | #1179 |
| 1950s | #1641 |
| 1960s | #2411 |
| 1970s | #2791 |
| 1980s | #4868 |
| 1990s | #8832 |
| 2000s | #14651 |
| 2010s | #15369 |
| 2020s | #15306 |
Living bearers
About 1,500 people named Betsey are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Betsey alive today was born around 1950, making them about 75 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Betsey in 2025?
- Betsey is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Betsey most popular?
- Betsey peaked in 1889, reaching #724 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Betsey with classmates?
- Betsey will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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