Bette
2 countries#10917 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Bette was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
34,919 births recorded 1896–2025 · currently #10917 · peaked in 1924 with 1,742 births
Most common in: Pennsylvania, Illinois, New York, California, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
15 births recorded 2004–2021 · currently #3961 · peaked in 2021 with 5 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
15 births recorded 2004–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 5 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Bette’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | #10569 | — |
| 1997 | #13724 | ↓3155 |
| 1999 | #14411 | ↓687 |
| 2001 | #15352 | ↓941 |
| 2007 | #13924 | ↑1428 |
| 2009 | #17294 | ↓3370 |
| 2010 | #14959 | ↑2335 |
| 2012 | #16869 | ↓1910 |
| 2013 | #13150 | ↑3719 |
| 2014 | #11931 | ↑1219 |
| 2015 | #10866 | ↑1065 |
| 2016 | #7988 | ↑2878 |
| 2018 | #9151 | ↓1163 |
| 2019 | #15539 | ↓6388 |
| 2020 | #12142 | ↑3397 |
| 2021 | #13464 | ↓1322 |
| 2022 | #11231 | ↑2233 |
| 2023 | #7247 | ↑3984 |
| 2024 | #8946 | ↓1699 |
| 2025 | #10917 | ↓1971 |
Frequently asked questions about Bette
Is Bette a popular name?
Yes — Bette currently ranks #10917 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Bette more common for boys or girls?
Bette is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Bette most popular?
Bette peaked in 1924 in United States, with 1,742 recorded births that year.
Is Bette rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Bette’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1583 in 1896 to #10917 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Bette?
At least 34,934 babies have been recorded with the name Bette across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Bette popular in more than one country?
Yes — Bette appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Bette?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Bette include Beryl, Bethanie, Beverlee.
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