Total births
2,198
Girls' name · since 1969
Batsheva
Batsheva has 2,198 recorded births since 1969 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2012 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2107
- among girls today
- 2,198
- born since 1969
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Batsheva is the #2107 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 2,198 recorded since 1969.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Batsheva has been recorded 2,198 times among girls since 1969, currently ranked #2107 nationally and more common than 88% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2025.
- #2107 among girls today
- 2,198 born since 1969
- 2010s peak decade
- 88% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Batsheva is currently the #2107 girls' name in America, more common than 88% of girls - 2,198 born since 1969, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2107
- among girls today
- 2,198
- born since 1969
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other girls
Batsheva vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2107
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 88% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Batsheva was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
195 babies were named Batsheva in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Batsheva compares
2,198 Top 21% higher than 79% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Batsheva's all-time total is 6x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Batsheva | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,198 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 195 | 48 | 19,840 |
Batsheva's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Batsheva splits its recorded history at 1999: 84% of all births land in the more recent half, 16% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1969 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2012 peak of 195 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Batsheva at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#2,107
Active since
1969
Batsheva popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 195
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Batsheva by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Batsheva's strongest decade.
986 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Batsheva births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 51
1970s
51 births
- 1980s 114
1980s
114 births
- 1990s 216
1990s
216 births
- 2000s 308
2000s
308 births
- 2010s
2010s
986 births
- 2020s
2020s
518 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 986 births (45% of all-time use).
How Batsheva compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Batsheva's total volume
Batsheva vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Batsheva by state
Where Batsheva concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 907 | 41.3% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 809 | 36.8% |
| #3 | California | | 26 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Maryland | | 17 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Florida | | 15 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.2% |
New York share of Batsheva's total US births 41.3%
Even split
907 of 2,198 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Batsheva? ▼
Batsheva has been given to 2,198 babies in the U.S. since 1969, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #2107 as of the latest data. 195 babies were born in 2012, its single highest year.
When was Batsheva most popular? ▼
Batsheva was most popular in the 2010s decade with 986 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Batsheva most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Batsheva are New York (907 births), New Jersey (809 births), California (26 births).
How long has the name Batsheva been used? ▼
Records for Batsheva go back to 1969, giving 57 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Batsheva? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Batya, Batoul, Batool, Bathsheba, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Batsheva's data
- Batsheva's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (986 total births) through the 2020s (518) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Batshevas (907 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Batsheva
Nearby Names Like Batsheva
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Batsheva
Batya Girl
#4811 747 births
Batoul Girl
#9827 413 births
Batool Girl
#10613 392 births
Bathsheba Girl
365 births
Batina Girl
139 births
Compare Batsheva side by side: Batsheva vs Batya Batsheva vs Batoul Batsheva vs Batool
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Batsheva
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Lluvia #2108
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Raizel #2105
1,763 births · Peak 2024
Shanaya #2109
3,149 births · Peak 2016
Bryn #2104
7,532 births · Peak 2011
Denali #2110
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Amiracle #2111
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1969–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Batsheva: #2107 Girls' Name - 2,198 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/batsheva. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Batsheva draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.