How Many People Are Named Bettina?
Complete statistics for the name Bettina: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Bettina, a very rare female name, has only 5,137 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 64,240 Americans. That's pretty unique! With most people over 60, it definitely leans towards being a name of an older generation.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 62All 6,471 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: 1965Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Bettina Through the Generations
Bettina reached its peak popularity in 1965 with 192 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. Today, there are 5,137 people named Bettina living in the United States, with a significant portion, about half, being over 60 years old. This age distribution paints a picture of a name that was popular among parents of a certain era, now mostly carried by those who were born during that time. The remaining half, though smaller, shows a mix of younger individuals, suggesting some continuity, albeit at lower levels, through recent decades.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Bettina's German roots
📄 About the Name Bettina
How Many People Have the Name Bettina?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,137 people in the United States currently share the name Bettina. That works out to roughly 1 in every 64,240 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Bettina a Common or Rare Name?
Bettina 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 Bettina in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Bettina Most Popular?
The name Bettina reached peak popularity in 1965, with 192 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 Bettina?
Approximately 5,137 people named Bettina live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,471. That works out to roughly 1 in 64,240 Americans.
Is Bettina a rare name?
Bettina is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 64,240 Americans has this name.
What does the name Bettina mean?
The meaning and origin of Bettina are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Bettina more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Bettina are male and 100% are female.
When was Bettina most popular?
Bettina peaked in 1965 with 192 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.