How Many People Are Named Betty?
1,004,638
people in the United States are named Betty
1 in 333 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#42
⭐⭐⭐ Very Common
Population Percentage
0.2999%
Of US population
Peak Year
1930
38,394 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
BET-ee
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Diminutive of ELIZABETH.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 87.3 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Pennsylvania
66,384
Ohio
60,285
Texas
54,728
Illinois
49,098
North Carolina
44,158
Georgia
40,916
New York
39,765
Tennessee
36,418
Michigan
36,412
California
36,291
💡 Fun Facts About "Betty"
- 253 babies were named Betty in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1930
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Pennsylvania
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