Bethlehem
2 countries#10107 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Bethlehem was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
472 births recorded 1985–2025 · currently #10107 · peaked in 2015 with 24 births
Most common in: California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
66 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #5581 · peaked in 2005 with 8 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
66 births recorded 1997–2021 · peaked in 2005 with 8 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Bethlehem’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #7142 | — |
| 2007 | #7733 | ↓591 |
| 2008 | #7408 | ↑325 |
| 2009 | #8058 | ↓650 |
| 2010 | #6641 | ↑1417 |
| 2011 | #9723 | ↓3082 |
| 2012 | #7804 | ↑1919 |
| 2013 | #7031 | ↑773 |
| 2014 | #8485 | ↓1454 |
| 2015 | #5458 | ↑3027 |
| 2016 | #9411 | ↓3953 |
| 2017 | #6287 | ↑3124 |
| 2018 | #7762 | ↓1475 |
| 2019 | #6698 | ↑1064 |
| 2020 | #10250 | ↓3552 |
| 2021 | #7630 | ↑2620 |
| 2022 | #12243 | ↓4613 |
| 2023 | #13462 | ↓1219 |
| 2024 | #9556 | ↑3906 |
| 2025 | #10107 | ↓551 |
Frequently asked questions about Bethlehem
Is Bethlehem a popular name?
Yes — Bethlehem currently ranks #10107 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Bethlehem more common for boys or girls?
Bethlehem is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Bethlehem most popular?
Bethlehem peaked in 2015 in United States, with 24 recorded births that year.
Is Bethlehem rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Bethlehem’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #10677 in 1985 to #10107 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Bethlehem?
At least 538 babies have been recorded with the name Bethlehem across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Bethlehem popular in more than one country?
Yes — Bethlehem appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Bethlehem?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Bethlehem include Berta, Bettina.
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