Betzalel
Every Betzalel since 1982 — 387 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Betzalel
Betzalel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,725 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 387 American babies have been named Betzalel. Its peak came in 2023, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Betzalel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Betzalel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #4,725 |
| 2024 | 21 | #4,725 |
| 2023 | 26 | #4,124 |
| 2022 | 15 | #5,913 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6,758 |
| 2020 | 22 | #4,443 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5,589 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,132 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,736 |
| 2016 | 10 | #7,668 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,039 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,128 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,191 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,034 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,634 |
| 2010 | 7 | #9,820 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6,472 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,437 |
| 2007 | 7 | #9,890 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,506 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,266 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,180 |
| 2003 | 12 | #5,915 |
| 2002 | 5 | #10,864 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,607 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,063 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,244 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Betzalel in 2025?
Betzalel ranked #4,725 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Betzalel?
387 babies have been named Betzalel in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Betzalel most popular?
Betzalel peaked in 2023, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Betzalel a boy or girl name?
Betzalel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Betzalel rising or falling?
Betzalel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.