How Many People Are Named Betha?

Complete statistics for the name Betha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Betha
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Betha is a very rare female name with origins that aren't widely documented, making it intriguingly unique. Only 73 people named Betha live in the US today, which means just 1 in 4,524,842 Americans have this name. The vast majority of these individuals are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~265
Living in US
1 in 1,250,752
Americans
1923
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Classic Mature Reserved Dignified
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes completion and fulfillment, suggesting that people named Betha are destined to bring closure and harmony to their endeavors.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

10,781
Worldwide Bearers
#58,274
Global Rank
🇹🇿 Tanzania
3,951
🇿🇲 Zambia
1,680
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,129
🇰🇪 Kenya
789
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
710
🇺🇸 United States
579
🇳🇬 Nigeria
317
🇮🇳 India
311
🇿🇦 South Africa
229
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
190

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
73 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 96
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
8
Would be 30–60 (3%)
285
Would be over 60 (97%)

All 293 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1923

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
77
Modern Appeal
23
International
96

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Betha Through the Generations

Betha has been a name that has seen steady usage over the decades, with its peak popularity occurring way back in 1923 when 11 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly carried by older generations, with 97% of those named Betha being over 60 years old. This age distribution paints a picture of a name that's deeply rooted in the past, yet still cherished by those who carry it.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Betha's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Betha

How Many People Have the Name Betha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 265 people in the United States currently share the name Betha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,250,752 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Betha a Common or Rare Name?

Betha is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Betha Mean?

Betha means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Betha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Betha Most Popular?

The name Betha reached peak popularity in 1923, with 11 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Betha?

Approximately 265 people named Betha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 265. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,250,752 Americans.

Is Betha a rare name?

Betha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,250,752 Americans has this name.

What does the name Betha mean?

Betha means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Betha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Betha are male and 100% are female.

When was Betha most popular?

Betha peaked in 1923 with 11 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US265
All-Time Births265
1 in X1 in 1,250,752
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age96
Peak Year1923
World Rank#58,274
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.