FIRST NAME
Bethany
Bethany is the 312th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 89,417 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 92 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #312 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
96,997
living · #398
2020 CENSUS
89,417
living · #312
BABIES NAMED BETHANY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1915–2025
2025362
As a female name, Bethany peaked in 1987, when 3,294 babies were named Bethany (the #87 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #24,155 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
92
living · #24,155
BABIES NAMED BETHANY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1970–2004
20048
As a male name, Bethany peaked in 1989, when 15 babies were named Bethany (the #3632 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)