How Many People Are Named Betti?

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

Betti
Very Rare
Germanic

Betti, a very rare female name, is held by only 516 people in the US today, making up just 1 in 639,907 Americans. The majority of those named Betti are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1946.

~636
Living in US
1 in 521,147
Americans
1946
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Bette
🌐
Origin
Germanic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Nostalgic Reserved Thoughtful
2
Life Path Number

Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

15,506
Worldwide Bearers
#45,341
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
4,616
🇩🇪 Germany
2,680
🇮🇳 India
2,380
🇺🇸 United States
1,832
🇻🇪 Venezuela
692
🇮🇹 Italy
565
🇨🇴 Colombia
505
🇵🇪 Peru
483
🇭🇺 Hungary
295
🇷🇺 Russia
183

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
516 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 78
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
104
Would be 30–60 (12%)
745
Would be over 60 (88%)

All 849 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: 1946

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
65
Modern Appeal
35
International
97

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

📜 Betti Through the Generations

Betti's journey through the generations shows a steady presence but limited growth. With 37 births in 1946 marking its peak, the name has since seen a stable trend, maintaining its niche appeal. Today, out of the 516 estimated living bearers, 88% are over 60, indicating a strong association with older generations. This age skew suggests that Betti remains a name cherished by those who grew up during its heyday, with fewer younger individuals adopting it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 15
New York 10
Washington 5

⭐ Famous People Named Betti

Betti is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Betti Alisjahbana, Indonesian business executive Betti Alver (1906–1989), Estonian poet Betti-Sue Hertz, American art curator and art historian Betti Sheldon (1935–2000), American politician…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Betti's Germanic roots

📄 About the Name Betti

How Many People Have the Name Betti?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 636 people in the United States currently share the name Betti. That works out to roughly 1 in every 521,147 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Betti a Common or Rare Name?

Betti 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 Betti Mean?

Betti means "creative variant of Bette" and comes from Germanic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Betti Most Popular?

The name Betti reached peak popularity in 1946, with 37 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 Betti?

Approximately 636 people named Betti live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 636. That works out to roughly 1 in 521,147 Americans.

Is Betti a rare name?

Betti is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 521,147 Americans has this name.

What does the name Betti mean?

Betti means "creative variant of Bette" and comes from Germanic origins.

Is Betti more male or female?

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

When was Betti most popular?

Betti peaked in 1946 with 37 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 US636
All-Time Births636
1 in X1 in 521,147
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age78
Peak Year1946
World Rank#45,341
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.