Total births
2,834
Girls' name · since 1938
Bethann
Since 1938, U.S. Social Security records show 2,834 babies named Bethann, peaking in 1967. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,834
- total births
- 1938–2023
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
2,834 girls have been named Bethann since 1938, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Bethann recorded 2,834 times among girls since 1938, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1938 to 2023.
- 2,834 total births
- 1938–2023 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,834 girls have been named Bethann since 1938, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2023.
- 2,834
- total births
- 1938–2023
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Bethann was born in this single decade.
1967
Single peak year
116 babies were named Bethann in 1967 - its busiest year on record.
Bethann's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Bethann's full recorded timeline at 1979, 33% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 67% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1938, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1967 peak of 116 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Bethann at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1967
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1938
Bethann popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1938–2023
- Peak year (1967)
- 116
- Annual births at peak, across 86 years of records
Bethann by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Bethann's strongest decade.
961 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Bethann births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 53
1940s
53 births
- 1950s 238
1950s
238 births
- 1960s
1960s
961 births
- 1970s
1970s
718 births
- 1980s
1980s
533 births
- 1990s 210
1990s
210 births
- 2000s 72
2000s
72 births
- 2010s 15
2010s
15 births
- 2020s 29
2020s
29 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 961 births (34% of all-time use).
How Bethann 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 Bethann's total volume
Bethann vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Bethann by state
Where Bethann concentrates geographically, total births since 1938
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 653 | 23.0% |
| #2 | New York | | 259 | 9.1% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 224 | 7.9% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 95 | 3.4% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 84 | 3.0% |
| #6 | Massachusetts | | 80 | 2.8% |
| #7 | California | | 16 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 16 | 0.6% |
Pennsylvania share of Bethann's total US births 23.0%
Even split
653 of 2,834 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 11 reporting states.
Bethann appears in 11 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bethann? ▼
Since 1938, Social Security records show 2,834 babies named Bethann. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1967, with 116 births.
When was Bethann most popular? ▼
Bethann was most popular in the 1960s decade with 961 total births. The single peak year was 1967.
Where is Bethann most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Bethann are Pennsylvania (653 births), New York (259 births), New Jersey (224 births).
How long has the name Bethann been used? ▼
Bethann has been recorded in Social Security data since 1938, spanning 86 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Bethann? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Betty, Beth, Bethany, Betsy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Bethann's data
- Bethann's decade-level peak was the 1960s (961 total births); usage has since declined to 29 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Bethanns (653 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Bethann
Nearby Names Like Bethann
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bethann
Betty Girl
#1012 1,001,238 births
Beth Girl
#3049 159,430 births
Bethany Girl
#725 100,902 births
Betsy Girl
#2415 48,947 births
Bettie Girl
#8443 38,395 births
Compare Bethann side by side: Bethann vs Betty Bethann vs Beth Bethann vs Bethany
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1938–2023 (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. "Bethann: Baby Name Since 1938 - 2,834 Births, Peak 1967." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bethann. 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 Bethann 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 June 2026.