Total births
326
Girls' name · since 1957
Bethzaida
Since 1957, U.S. Social Security records show 326 babies named Bethzaida, peaking in 2004. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 326
- total births
- 1957–2014
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
326 girls have been named Bethzaida since 1957, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Bethzaida has 326 recorded births among girls since 1957, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1970s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1957 to 2014.
- 326 total births
- 1957–2014 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
326 girls have been named Bethzaida since 1957, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2014.
- 326
- total births
- 1957–2014
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Bethzaida was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
23 babies were named Bethzaida in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
Bethzaida's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Bethzaida's SSA record in two at 1983 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1957, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2004 peak of 23, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Bethzaida at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
2004
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1957
Bethzaida popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1957–2014
- Peak year (2004)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Bethzaida by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Bethzaida's strongest decade.
94 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Bethzaida births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 13
1950s
13 births
- 1960s 33
1960s
33 births
- 1970s
1970s
94 births
- 1980s
1980s
48 births
- 1990s
1990s
51 births
- 2000s
2000s
74 births
- 2010s 13
2010s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 94 births (29% of all-time use).
Bethzaida by state
Where Bethzaida concentrates geographically, total births since 1957
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 64 | 19.6% |
| #2 | California | | 7 | 2.1% |
New York share of Bethzaida's total US births 19.6%
Even split
64 of 326 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bethzaida? ▼
Bethzaida has been given to 326 babies in the U.S. since 1957, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2014. 23 babies were born in 2004, its single highest year.
When was Bethzaida most popular? ▼
Bethzaida was most popular in the 1970s decade with 94 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Bethzaida most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Bethzaida are New York (64 births), California (7 births).
How long has the name Bethzaida been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Bethzaida since 1957 -- 58 years through the most recent 2014 data.
What names are similar to Bethzaida? ▼
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 Bethzaida's data
- Bethzaida's decade-level peak was the 1970s (94 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Bethzaidas (64 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 Bethzaida
Nearby Names Like Bethzaida
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bethzaida
Betty Girl
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Beth Girl
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Bethany Girl
#725 100,902 births
Betsy Girl
#2415 48,947 births
Bettie Girl
#8443 38,395 births
Compare Bethzaida side by side: Bethzaida vs Betty Bethzaida vs Beth Bethzaida vs Bethany
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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, 1957–2014 (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. "Bethzaida: Baby Name Since 1957 - 326 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bethzaida. 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 Bethzaida 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.