Bettye
girl nameBettye entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #220 in 1933, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1883–2025
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rank today
#220
peak (1933)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1014 |
| 1890s | #1367 |
| 1900s | #1271 |
| 1910s | #879 |
| 1920s | #340 |
| 1930s | #234 |
| 1940s | #268 |
| 1950s | #611 |
| 1960s | #1857 |
| 1970s | #5653 |
| 1980s | #8215 |
| 1990s | #11809 |
Living bearers
About 9,500 people named Bettye are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bettye alive today was born around 1938, making them about 87 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bettye in 2025?
- Bettye is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Bettye most popular?
- Bettye peaked in 1933, reaching #220 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bettye with classmates?
- Bettye will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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