How Many People Are Named Betsy?
Complete statistics for the name Betsy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Betsy, a rare female name, has an exact ratio of 1 in 9,179 Americans who carry it. That's around 35,953 people today! Interestingly, over 60% of those named Betsy are over 60.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 65All 48,877 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: 1959Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Betsy Through the Generations
Betsy peaked in popularity in 1959 with 1,390 births, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name. Today, the average age of someone named Betsy is 65, with 3,897 under 30, 13,162 aged 30-60, and 31,818 over 60. This significant age skew suggests that Betsy is predominantly associated with older generations, making it less common among younger demographics.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Betsy's English roots
📄 About the Name Betsy
How Many People Have the Name Betsy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 106 people in the United States currently share the name Betsy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,126,880 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Betsy a Common or Rare Name?
Betsy 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 Betsy in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Betsy Most Popular?
The name Betsy reached peak popularity in 1959, with 1,390 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 Betsy?
Approximately 106 people named Betsy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 106. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,126,880 Americans.
Is Betsy a rare name?
Betsy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,126,880 Americans has this name.
What does the name Betsy mean?
The meaning and origin of Betsy are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Betsy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Betsy are male and 100% are female.
When was Betsy most popular?
Betsy peaked in 1959 with 1,390 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.