Betsy
5 countries#2719 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Betsy was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
48,957 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #2719 · peaked in 1959 with 1,390 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, California, North Carolina, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4,502 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #532 · peaked in 2015 with 429 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4,428 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #179 · peaked in 2015 with 420 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
263 births recorded 1965–2007 · peaked in 1992 with 35 births
Most common in: Pas-de-Calais, La Réunion, Nièvre, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
58 births recorded 2011–2025 · currently #780 · peaked in 2015 with 9 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
16 births recorded 2018–2025 · currently #334 · peaked in 2025 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Betsy’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #747 | — |
| 2007 | #1059 | ↓312 |
| 2008 | #1167 | ↓108 |
| 2009 | #1450 | ↓283 |
| 2010 | #1468 | ↓18 |
| 2011 | #1646 | ↓178 |
| 2012 | #1566 | ↑80 |
| 2013 | #1599 | ↓33 |
| 2014 | #1602 | ↓3 |
| 2015 | #1695 | ↓93 |
| 2016 | #1897 | ↓202 |
| 2017 | #2035 | ↓138 |
| 2018 | #2059 | ↓24 |
| 2019 | #2056 | ↑3 |
| 2020 | #2065 | ↓9 |
| 2021 | #2586 | ↓521 |
| 2022 | #2208 | ↑378 |
| 2023 | #2352 | ↓144 |
| 2024 | #2413 | ↓61 |
| 2025 | #2719 | ↓306 |
Frequently asked questions about Betsy
Is Betsy a popular name?
Yes — Betsy currently ranks #2719 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Betsy more common for boys or girls?
Betsy is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Betsy most popular?
Betsy peaked in 1959 in United States, with 1,390 recorded births that year.
Is Betsy rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Betsy’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #449 in 1880 to #2719 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Betsy?
At least 53,722 babies have been recorded with the name Betsy across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Betsy popular in more than one country?
Yes — Betsy appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Betsy?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Betsy include Aubri, Carley, Carrie.
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