Bethany
5 countries#751 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Bethany was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
101,086 births recorded 1915–2025 · currently #751 · peaked in 1987 with 3,307 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
46,373 births recorded 1979–2025 · currently #282 · peaked in 1996 with 4,387 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
42,847 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #227 · peaked in 1996 with 4,271 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
2,530 births recorded 1979–2025 · currently #429 · peaked in 2000 with 163 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
996 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #161 · peaked in 1998 with 72 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
67 births recorded 1998–2022 · currently #4510 · peaked in 2005 with 5 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Bethany’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #243 | — |
| 2007 | #291 | ↓48 |
| 2008 | #315 | ↓24 |
| 2009 | #341 | ↓26 |
| 2010 | #368 | ↓27 |
| 2011 | #350 | ↑18 |
| 2012 | #352 | ↓2 |
| 2013 | #386 | ↓34 |
| 2014 | #393 | ↓7 |
| 2015 | #415 | ↓22 |
| 2016 | #460 | ↓45 |
| 2017 | #497 | ↓37 |
| 2018 | #474 | ↑23 |
| 2019 | #552 | ↓78 |
| 2020 | #601 | ↓49 |
| 2021 | #637 | ↓36 |
| 2022 | #665 | ↓28 |
| 2023 | #720 | ↓55 |
| 2024 | #725 | ↓5 |
| 2025 | #751 | ↓26 |
Frequently asked questions about Bethany
Is Bethany a popular name?
Yes — Bethany currently ranks #751 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Bethany more common for boys or girls?
Bethany is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Bethany most popular?
Bethany peaked in 1987 in United States, with 3,307 recorded births that year.
Is Bethany rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Bethany’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3795 in 1915 to #751 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Bethany?
At least 147,526 babies have been recorded with the name Bethany across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Bethany popular in more than one country?
Yes — Bethany appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Bethany?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Bethany include Karina, Adele, Milan, Amaris.
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