Betzy
Every Betzy since 1971 — 981 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Betzy
Betzy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,466 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 981 American babies have been named Betzy. Its peak came in 2006, when 229 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Betzy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Betzy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,466 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,352 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,115 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,423 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,486 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,415 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,071 |
| 2017 | 9 | #10,834 |
| 2016 | 17 | #6,952 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,074 |
| 2014 | 24 | #5,497 |
| 2013 | 39 | #3,860 |
| 2012 | 38 | #3,998 |
| 2011 | 26 | #5,236 |
| 2010 | 48 | #3,369 |
| 2009 | 45 | #3,572 |
| 2008 | 73 | #2,559 |
| 2007 | 108 | #1,911 |
| 2006 | 229 | #1,098 |
| 2005 | 30 | #4,499 |
| 2004 | 31 | #4,405 |
| 2003 | 21 | #5,614 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,745 |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,392 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,100 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,207 |
| 1985 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Betzy in 2025?
Betzy ranked #13,466 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Betzy?
981 babies have been named Betzy in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Betzy most popular?
Betzy peaked in 2006, when 229 newborns received the name.
Is Betzy a boy or girl name?
Betzy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Betzy rising or falling?
Betzy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.