How Many People Are Named Bethany?
100,718
people in the United States are named Bethany
1 in 3,326 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#690
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0301%
Of US population
Peak Year
1987
3,307 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, Biblical
Pronunciation:
BETH-ə-nee (English)
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
From the name of a biblical town, possibly derived from Hebrew בֵּית־תְּאֵנָה (beit-te'enah) meaning "house of figs". In the New Testament the town of Bethany was the home of Lazarus and his sisters Mary and Martha. It has been in use as a rare given name in the English-speaking world since the 19th century, used primarily by Catholics in honour of Mary of Bethany. In America it became moderately common after the 1950s.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 33.4 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1915 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
7,787
California
7,525
Ohio
6,054
Michigan
5,415
Pennsylvania
5,083
New York
4,121
Illinois
3,629
Tennessee
3,242
Florida
3,116
Indiana
2,965
💡 Fun Facts About "Bethany"
- 386 babies were named Bethany in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1987
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1915
- Most popular in Texas
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