Bethany
How to say it: BETH-uh-nee · /ˈbɛθəni/
From Hebrew 'Beit-Anyah', meaning 'house of figs' or 'house of affliction'. A village near Jerusalem in the New Testament.
Bethany was the 723rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 362 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1980s, its births are down about 53% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #902 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #723 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 362 |
| Share of births | 1 in 9,158 |
| Peak decade | 1980s |
| Change over 10 years | −53% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #902 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Brightest in the 1980s, Bethany has faded steadily since. Now far below its peak, continued slipping is expected.
What goes with it
Gentle and breathy with crisp edges, Bethany carries a quiet place name aura. Natalie pairs nicely in style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Bethany is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
Famous people named Bethany
- Bethany Hamilton (born 1990)American surfer
- Bethany Joy Lenz (born 1981)American actress
- Bethany England (born 1994)English footballer
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