FIRST NAME
Betty
Betty is the 59th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 382,462 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 504 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #59 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
1,656,408
living · #14
2020 CENSUS
382,462
living · #59
BABIES NAMED BETTY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025212
As a female name, Betty peaked in 1930, when 38,240 babies were named Betty (the #2 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #8,465 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
504
living · #8,465
BABIES NAMED BETTY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1904–1988
19886
As a male name, Betty peaked in 1934, when 170 babies were named Betty (the #430 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)