Total births
1,117
Girls' name · since 1979
Betsabe
Since 1979, U.S. Social Security records show 1,117 babies named Betsabe, peaking in 2004. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3548
- among girls today
- 1,117
- born since 1979
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Betsabe is the #3548 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 1,117 recorded since 1979.
Social Security Administration records show Betsabe recorded 1,117 times among girls since 1979, holding rank #3548 nationally today, ahead of 80% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2025.
- #3548 among girls today
- 1,117 born since 1979
- 2000s peak decade
- 80% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Betsabe is currently the #3548 girls' name in America, more common than 80% of girls - 1,117 born since 1979, peaking in the 2000s.
- #3548
- among girls today
- 1,117
- born since 1979
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other girls
Betsabe vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3548
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 80% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Betsabe was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
60 babies were named Betsabe in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
How Betsabe compares
1,117 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
Betsabe's all-time total is 192% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Betsabe | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,117 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 60 | 48 | 19,840 |
Betsabe's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Betsabe's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 74% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 26%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1979, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2004 peak of 60, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Betsabe at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2004
Current rank
#3,548
Active since
1979
Betsabe popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2025
- Peak year (2004)
- 60
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Betsabe by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Betsabe's strongest decade.
335 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Betsabe births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 65
1980s
65 births
- 1990s
1990s
166 births
- 2000s
2000s
335 births
- 2010s
2010s
332 births
- 2020s
2020s
214 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 335 births (30% of all-time use).
How Betsabe 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 Betsabe's total volume
Betsabe vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Betsabe by state
Where Betsabe concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 349 | 31.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 92 | 8.2% |
| #3 | New York | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Betsabe's total US births 31.2%
Even split
349 of 1,117 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Betsabe? ▼
Since 1979, Social Security records show 1,117 babies named Betsabe. Today it holds rank #3548 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2004, with 60 births.
When was Betsabe most popular? ▼
Betsabe was most popular in the 2000s decade with 335 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Betsabe most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Betsabe are California (349 births), Texas (92 births), New York (6 births).
How long has the name Betsabe been used? ▼
Betsabe has been recorded in Social Security data since 1979, spanning 47 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Betsabe? ▼
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 Betsabe's data
- Betsabe's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (335 total births) through the 2020s (214) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Betsabes (349 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Betsabe
Nearby Names Like Betsabe
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Betsabe
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 Betsabe side by side: Betsabe vs Betty Betsabe vs Beth Betsabe vs Bethany
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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, 1979–2025 (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. "Betsabe: #3548 Girls' Name - 1,117 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/betsabe. 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 Betsabe 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.