How Many People Are Named Betheny?
Complete statistics for the name Betheny: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Betheny is a very rare female name, with only 258 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,277,060 Americans. This name has seen its peak popularity in 1988 with 14 births, showing a stable trend since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a deep connection to the mysteries of life.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 41All 268 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: 1988Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Betheny Through the Generations
Betheny has been a name that has remained relatively stable over the decades, peaking in 1988 with 14 births. Today, there are 258 individuals named Betheny living in the US, with the majority being aged between 30 and 60. The name's distribution across different age groups suggests a balanced presence, with 14% under 30, 81% aged 30-60, and 5% over 60, indicating a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Betheny's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Betheny
How Many People Have the Name Betheny?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 258 people in the United States currently share the name Betheny. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,277,060 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Betheny a Common or Rare Name?
Betheny 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 Betheny Mean?
Betheny means "creative variant of Bethany" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Betheny in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Betheny Most Popular?
The name Betheny reached peak popularity in 1988, with 14 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 Betheny?
Approximately 258 people named Betheny live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 268. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,277,060 Americans.
Is Betheny a rare name?
Betheny is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,277,060 Americans has this name.
What does the name Betheny mean?
Betheny means "creative variant of Bethany" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Betheny more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Betheny are male and 100% are female.
When was Betheny most popular?
Betheny peaked in 1988 with 14 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.