FIRST NAME
Bette
Bette is the 1,232nd most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 12,617 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 9 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #1,232 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
47,255
living · #607
2020 CENSUS
12,617
living · #1,232
BABIES NAMED BETTE BY BIRTH YEAR · 1896–2025
20258
As a female name, Bette peaked in 1924, when 1,736 babies were named Bette (the #151 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #33,312 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
9
living · #33,312
BABIES NAMED BETTE BY BIRTH YEAR · 1924–1940
19405
As a male name, Bette peaked in 1924, when 6 babies were named Bette (the #3915 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)