Bethanie
Every Bethanie since 1950 — 3,733 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bethanie
Bethanie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,102 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1950, 3,733 American babies have been named Bethanie. Its peak came in 1991, when 131 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Bethanie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bethanie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,102 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,705 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,114 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,068 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,048 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,803 |
| 2018 | 14 | #7,820 |
| 2017 | 26 | #5,073 |
| 2016 | 32 | #4,440 |
| 2015 | 33 | #4,313 |
| 2014 | 39 | #3,857 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5,344 |
| 2012 | 27 | #5,129 |
| 2011 | 43 | #3,614 |
| 2010 | 47 | #3,420 |
| 2009 | 39 | #3,950 |
| 2008 | 53 | #3,165 |
| 2007 | 41 | #3,862 |
| 2006 | 58 | #2,942 |
| 2005 | 62 | #2,705 |
| 2004 | 76 | #2,290 |
| 2003 | 77 | #2,232 |
| 2002 | 86 | #2,020 |
| 2001 | 85 | #1,997 |
| 2000 | 110 | #1,604 |
| 1995 | 110 | #1,457 |
| 1990 | 106 | #1,469 |
| 1985 | 81 | #1,506 |
| 1980 | 77 | #1,532 |
| 1975 | 41 | #2,099 |
| 1970 | 30 | #2,453 |
| 1965 | 24 | #2,473 |
| 1960 | 6 | #5,762 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 7 | #4,358 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Bethanie
- Bethanie Mattek-Sands Tennis player · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bethanie in 2025?
Bethanie ranked #11,102 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bethanie?
3,733 babies have been named Bethanie in the United States since 1950, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bethanie most popular?
Bethanie peaked in 1991, when 131 newborns received the name.
Is Bethanie a boy or girl name?
Bethanie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bethanie rising or falling?
Bethanie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Bethanie?
Well-known people named Bethanie include Bethanie Mattek-Sands (tennis player).