How Many People Are Named Bethanie?
Complete statistics for the name Bethanie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Bethanie is a unique name with very rare usage, only 1 in 91,050 Americans share it, making it stand out among other names. With around 3,624 people named Bethanie living today, it's considered a modern choice, peaking in popularity back in 1991.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 34All 3,725 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: 1991Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Bethanie Through the Generations
Bethanie has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1991 when 131 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly held by individuals aged between 30 and 60, with 60% of the total population falling within this age bracket. Interestingly, the name's distribution shows a younger skew, with 37% under 30 years old, indicating it's still favored by some parents despite its declining trend.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Bethanie's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Bethanie
How Many People Have the Name Bethanie?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,624 people in the United States currently share the name Bethanie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 91,050 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Bethanie a Common or Rare Name?
Bethanie 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 Bethanie Mean?
Bethanie means "creative variant of Bethany" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Bethanie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Bethanie Most Popular?
The name Bethanie reached peak popularity in 1991, with 131 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Bethanie?
Approximately 3,624 people named Bethanie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,725. That works out to roughly 1 in 91,050 Americans.
Is Bethanie a rare name?
Bethanie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 91,050 Americans has this name.
What does the name Bethanie mean?
Bethanie means "creative variant of Bethany" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Bethanie more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Bethanie are male and 100% are female.
When was Bethanie most popular?
Bethanie peaked in 1991 with 131 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.