Betania
Every Betania since 1983 — 376 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Betania
Betania is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #15,309 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 376 American babies have been named Betania. Its peak came in 2017, when 42 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Betania stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Betania year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,309 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,408 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,350 |
| 2022 | 10 | #9,799 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,560 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,485 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,755 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,457 |
| 2017 | 42 | #3,642 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,455 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,072 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,124 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,380 |
| 2012 | 11 | #9,820 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 15 | #7,948 |
| 2009 | 7 | #13,926 |
| 2008 | 10 | #10,919 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,598 |
| 2006 | 13 | #8,802 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,238 |
| 2004 | 12 | #8,803 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,138 |
| 2002 | 11 | #8,931 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,154 |
| 2000 | 25 | #4,670 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,322 |
| 1985 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Betania in 2025?
Betania ranked #15,309 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Betania?
376 babies have been named Betania in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Betania most popular?
Betania peaked in 2017, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Betania a boy or girl name?
Betania is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Betania rising or falling?
Betania is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.