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Betty

Betty is a girl name of French origin.

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginFrench
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#1,034

How popular is Betty?

Popularity in the United States

Betty has been given to 1,003,725 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1930s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 8,505 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Betty per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Betty has been given to 14,878 babies in France since 1903, peaking in the 1970s. Its use has declined since that peak.

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Babies named Betty per year in France, 1903–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 605 people called Betty living in Spain, with an average age of 51.9.

1,003,725 Babies named since 1880
1930s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Betty

Is Betty a boy's or a girl's name?

Betty is most often given to girls.

How popular is the name Betty?

Betty has been given to 1,003,725 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1930s. Its use has declined since that peak.