Girl
Bethany
house of figs
About Bethany
Timeless elegance meets approachable warmth in Bethany, a name that has graced generations without ever feeling dated or overused. The gentle "th" sound in the middle provides subtle sophistication, while the three-syllable structure offers pleasing balance. Biblical associations add depth for families valuing spiritual connections, though the name functions beautifully without religious context.
Bethany strikes an ideal middle ground between common and uncommon, familiar enough to avoid constant repetition yet distinct enough to maintain individuality. The name carries an inherent sweetness that suits childhood perfectly while possessing enough substance for professional environments.
Natural nickname options like Beth or Betsy emerge organically, though many Bethanys happily use their full name throughout life. The name's soft consonants and open vowels create an inviting quality that matches friendly, outgoing personalities while never feeling limiting for more reserved temperaments.
Popularity of the Name Bethany
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | #902 | ||||
| 1950 | #803 | ||||
| 1951 | #724 | ||||
| 1952 | #790 | ||||
| 1953 | #848 | ||||
| 1954 | #705 | ||||
| 1955 | #726 | ||||
| 1956 | #791 | ||||
| 1957 | #804 | ||||
| 1958 | #844 | ||||
| 1959 | #708 | ||||
| 1960 | #694 | ||||
| 1961 | #697 | ||||
| 1962 | #640 | ||||
| 1963 | #531 | ||||
| 1964 | #511 | ||||
| 1965 | #483 | ||||
| 1966 | #453 | ||||
| 1967 | #430 | ||||
| 1968 | #422 | ||||
| 1969 | #372 | ||||
| 1970 | #356 | ||||
| 1971 | #363 | ||||
| 1972 | #309 | ||||
| 1973 | #243 | ||||
| 1974 | #217 | ||||
| 1975 | #218 | ||||
| 1976 | #192 | ||||
| 1977 | #176 | ||||
| 1978 | #155 | ||||
| 1979 | #135 | ||||
| 1980 | #124 | ||||
| 1981 | #114 | ||||
| 1982 | #112 | ||||
| 1983 | #99 | ||||
| 1984 | #93 | ||||
| 1985 | #94 | #324 | |||
| 1986 | #91 | ||||
| 1987 | #87 | #319 | |||
| 1988 | #89 | ||||
| 1989 | #102 | ||||
| 1990 | #107 | #247 | |||
| 1991 | #109 | #269 | #462 | #201 | |
| 1992 | #115 | #240 | #205 | ||
| 1993 | #115 | #201 | |||
| 1994 | #116 | #208 | #353 | #205 | |
| 1995 | #116 | #198 | #358 | #215 | |
| 1996 | #117 | #207 | #400 | #212 | |
| 1997 | #121 | #15 | #192 | #443 | #171 |
| 1998 | #132 | #15 | #154 | #383 | #209 |
| 1999 | #140 | #13 | #123 | #269 | #219 |
| 2000 | #151 | #14 | #147 | #253 | #193 |
| 2001 | #158 | #19 | #121 | #227 | #211 |
| 2002 | #178 | #18 | #167 | #198 | #214 |
| 2003 | #204 | #23 | #128 | #179 | #285 |
| 2004 | #207 | #29 | #221 | #259 | #281 |
| 2005 | #227 | #38 | #234 | #351 | #248 |
| 2006 | #243 | #42 | #106 | #371 | #300 |
| 2007 | #291 | #51 | #161 | #309 | #344 |
| 2008 | #315 | #57 | #253 | #343 | #472 |
| 2009 | #341 | #55 | #327 | #334 | #364 |
| 2010 | #368 | #60 | #217 | #321 | #430 |
| 2011 | #350 | #64 | #243 | #286 | #443 |
| 2012 | #352 | #72 | #166 | #321 | #360 |
| 2013 | #386 | #79 | #225 | #273 | #416 |
| 2014 | #393 | #86 | #233 | #434 | #476 |
| 2015 | #415 | #93 | #302 | #468 | #374 |
| 2016 | #460 | #104 | #196 | #336 | #430 |
| 2017 | #497 | #123 | #229 | #530 | #451 |
| 2018 | #475 | #145 | #232 | #472 | #430 |
| 2019 | #552 | #176 | #367 | #519 | |
| 2020 | #602 | #216 | #539 | #474 | |
| 2021 | #637 | #229 | #290 | #516 | #433 |
| 2022 | #665 | #273 | #299 | #360 | #464 |
| 2023 | #721 | #295 | #307 | #438 | #573 |
| 2024 | #725 | #507 | #557 | #561 | |
| 2025 | #752 | #508 | #406 | #539 | #624 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Bethany
- Bethan
- Bethanne
- Betha
- Bethanie
Names Similar to Bethany
Nicknames for Bethany
- Beth
- Betsy
- Bets
- Annie
- Bethy
Famous People Named Bethany
| Bethany Hamilton | Professional surfer who overcame a shark attack |
| Bethany Joy Lenz | American actress and singer |
| Bethany Mota | Fashion and beauty YouTuber |
| Bethany McLean | Journalist and author, known for her work on the Enron scandal |
| Bethany Black | British comedian and actress |
| Bethany Cosentino | Musician and lead vocalist of the band Best Coast |
| Bethany Dillon | Contemporary Christian music artist |
| Bethany Walker | Scottish ski racer |
| Bethany Yellowtail | Native American fashion designer |
Characters Named Bethany
| Bethany Sloane | Character from the novel "Good Omens" by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman |
| Bethany Cabe | Character from Marvel Comics, associated with Iron Man |
| Bethany Hawke | Character from the video game series "Dragon Age" |
| Bethany Young | Character from the TV show "Pretty Little Liars" |
| Bethany Van Nuys | Character from the TV show "Parks and Recreation" |
| Bethany Nicolle | Character from the novel "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner |
| Bethany Bell | Character from the TV show "Supernatural" |
| Bethany Winter | Character from the novel "Everless" by Sara Holland |
| Bethany Norris | Character from the TV show "The Fosters" |
| Bethany Chaulk | Character from the novel "The Painted Girls" by Cathy Marie Buchanan |
| Bethany Simms | Character from the movie "Shutter" |
| Bethany Youngblood | Character from the video game "Dishonored" |
| Bethany Platt | Character from the TV show "Coronation Street" |
| Bethany Townsend | Character from the TV show "Chicago Med" |
| Bethany St. Claire | Character from the TV show "Gossip Girl" |
| Bethany Roberts | Character from the TV show "Castle" |
| Bethany Reed | Character from the movie "Safety Not Guaranteed" |
| Bethany Gallavan | Character from the TV show "Gotham" |
| Bethany Coleman | Character from the movie "Ted" |