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

Female
99.6%
Male
0.4%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 87.3 years old

Young (<30) 5,552
0.6%
Adult (30–60) 35,794
3.6%
Senior (>60) 963,292
95.9%

📈 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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