Bethel
3 countries#3389 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Bethel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
6,237 births recorded 1890–2025 · currently #3389 · peaked in 1922 with 150 births
Most common in: Kentucky, Texas, Michigan, California, Tennessee
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
263 births recorded 1998–2021 · currently #2499 · peaked in 2013 with 21 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
263 births recorded 1998–2021 · peaked in 2013 with 21 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
21 births recorded 2011–2022 · currently #5124 · peaked in 2020 with 7 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Bethel’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5545 | — |
| 2007 | #4475 | ↑1070 |
| 2008 | #4089 | ↑386 |
| 2009 | #3361 | ↑728 |
| 2010 | #3409 | ↓48 |
| 2011 | #3350 | ↑59 |
| 2012 | #3134 | ↑216 |
| 2013 | #3218 | ↓84 |
| 2014 | #2888 | ↑330 |
| 2015 | #2555 | ↑333 |
| 2016 | #2366 | ↑189 |
| 2017 | #2635 | ↓269 |
| 2018 | #2238 | ↑397 |
| 2019 | #2891 | ↓653 |
| 2020 | #2966 | ↓75 |
| 2021 | #2715 | ↑251 |
| 2022 | #3653 | ↓938 |
| 2023 | #3640 | ↑13 |
| 2024 | #3639 | ↑1 |
| 2025 | #3389 | ↑250 |
Frequently asked questions about Bethel
Is Bethel a popular name?
Yes — Bethel currently ranks #3389 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Bethel more common for boys or girls?
Bethel is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Bethel most popular?
Bethel peaked in 1922 in United States, with 150 recorded births that year.
Is Bethel rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Bethel’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1210 in 1890 to #3389 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Bethel?
At least 6,521 babies have been recorded with the name Bethel across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Bethel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Bethel appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Bethel?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Bethel include Ayvah, Beth, Betsabe, Carli.
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