Bethany
Female name · ↓ Falling
36,728
Total Births
1987
Peak Year
#718
Rank 2023
1949
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Bethany
Bethany is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1980s with significant usage. Approximately 36,728 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1940s | 39 births |
| 1950s | 601 births |
| 1960s | 1,488 births |
| 1970s | 4,797 births |
| 1980s | 11,355 births |
| 1990s | 10,742 births |
| 2000s | 5,684 births |
| 2010s | 1,592 births |
| 2020s | 430 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bethany?
Bethany has been given to 36,728 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1987 with 1,279 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #718.
Is Bethany a boy or girl name?
Bethany is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Bethany most popular?
Bethany was most popular in 1987, when 1,279 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Bethany?
Bethany first appeared in US records in 1949.