Bethany: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A house of welcome and warmth from scripture.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #603
- Peak
- #87 in 1987
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Bethany Means
Bethany is a girl name of English origin. A house of welcome and warmth from scripture.
How Popular Bethany Is
Bethany currently ranks #603 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #87 in 1987. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Bethany
- Bethany broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #87 in 1987.
- Bethany has been a top 100 name across 155+ years of American history.
- Bethany is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has strong biblical roots and enduring spiritual significance.
Names Like Bethany
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Bethany
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Bethany.
Questions About Bethany
What does Bethany mean?
Bethany is a girl name of English origin. A house of welcome and warmth from scripture.
How popular is Bethany?
Bethany currently ranks #603 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #87 in 1987. It has held steady.
Where does Bethany come from?
Bethany comes from English roots. Bethany broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #87 in 1987.
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