How Many People Are Named Bettylou?

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

Bettylou
Very Rare
American compound name from English and Germanic roots

Bettylou is a classic, old-school name with only 414 people alive today in the U.S., making it 1 in 796,841. It peaked in 1927 with 81 births and now skews older, with most over 60.

~414
Living in US
1 in 796,841
Americans
1927
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A combination of Betty and Lou, blending meanings of 'pledged to God' and 'famous warrior'.
🌐
Origin
American compound name from English and Germanic roots
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Warm Expressive Sociable Cheerful
3
Life Path Number

The number 3 is traditionally associated with creativity, self-expression, and joy. People connected to this number tend to be communicative, optimistic, and drawn to artistic or social pursuits.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

910
Worldwide Bearers
#268,878
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
873
🇵🇭 Philippines
24
🇨🇦 Canada
8
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
2
🇧🇸 Bahamas
1
🇧🇿 Belize
1
🇬🇧 England
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
414 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 91
6
Would be under 30 (0%)
6
Would be 30–60 (0%)
1,378
Would be over 60 (99%)

All 1,390 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: 1927

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
76
Modern Appeal
24
International
82

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

📜 Bettylou Through the Generations

The name Bettylou has a rich history, peaking in 1927 with 81 births, but only 414 people are alive today in the U.S., showing a stark contrast between past popularity and current rarity. This name is predominantly female and has a stable trend, yet the majority of those named Bettylou are over 60, indicating a strong generational connection. The fact that 99% of people named Bettylou are older than 60 speaks to its enduring legacy among the older generation, making it a true classic.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 75
New York 63
Minnesota 61
Pennsylvania 44
Ohio 32
Wisconsin 21
New Jersey 20
California 12
Michigan 6
Missouri 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Bettylou's American compound name from English and Germanic roots roots

📄 About the Name Bettylou

How Many People Have the Name Bettylou?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 414 people in the United States currently share the name Bettylou. That works out to roughly 1 in every 796,841 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Bettylou a Common or Rare Name?

Bettylou 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 Bettylou Mean?

Bettylou means "A combination of Betty and Lou, blending meanings of 'pledged to God' and 'famous warrior'." and comes from American compound name from English and Germanic roots origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Bettylou Most Popular?

The name Bettylou reached peak popularity in 1927, with 81 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 Bettylou?

Approximately 414 people named Bettylou live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,390. That works out to roughly 1 in 796,841 Americans.

Is Bettylou a rare name?

Bettylou is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 796,841 Americans has this name.

What does the name Bettylou mean?

Bettylou means "A combination of Betty and Lou, blending meanings of 'pledged to God' and 'famous warrior'." and comes from American compound name from English and Germanic roots origins.

Is Bettylou more male or female?

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

When was Bettylou most popular?

Bettylou peaked in 1927 with 81 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 US414
All-Time Births1,390
1 in X1 in 796,841
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age91
Peak Year1927
World Rank#268,878
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.