How Many People Are Named Betsey?
Complete statistics for the name Betsey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Betsey, a very rare female name, has only 1,509 people living in the US today, making up just 1 in 218,716 Americans. The majority, 74%, are over 60, reflecting its status as an old-school classic.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 75All 2,481 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: 1942Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Betsey Through the Generations
Over the decades, Betsey has seen its peak popularity in 1942 when 62 babies were given this name. Today, the name's bearers span across different age groups, but it's predominantly found among those aged 60 and above, with 79 under 30, 565 between 30 and 60, and 1,837 over 60. This trend shows that Betsey remains a cherished name, though its usage is slowly declining.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Betsey's English roots
📄 About the Name Betsey
How Many People Have the Name Betsey?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 175 people in the United States currently share the name Betsey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,893,996 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Betsey a Common or Rare Name?
Betsey 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Betsey in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Betsey Most Popular?
The name Betsey reached peak popularity in 1942, with 62 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Betsey?
Approximately 175 people named Betsey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 175. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,893,996 Americans.
Is Betsey a rare name?
Betsey is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,893,996 Americans has this name.
What does the name Betsey mean?
The meaning and origin of Betsey are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Betsey more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Betsey are male and 100% are female.
When was Betsey most popular?
Betsey peaked in 1942 with 62 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.