Total births
849
Girls' name · since 1916
Betti
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 849 babies named Betti, peaking in 1946. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 849
- total births
- 1916–1995
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Betti sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 849 recorded since 1916.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Betti has been recorded 849 times among girls since 1916, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1940s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1995.
- 849 total births
- 1916–1995 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
849 girls have been named Betti since 1916, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1995.
- 849
- total births
- 1916–1995
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Betti was born in this single decade.
1946
Single peak year
37 babies were named Betti in 1946 - its busiest year on record.
Betti's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Betti's SSA record in two at 1948 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 1919, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1946 peak of 37, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Betti at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1946
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Betti popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1995
- Peak year (1946)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 80 years of records
Betti by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Betti's strongest decade.
246 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Betti births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 19
1910s
19 births
- 1920s 88
1920s
88 births
- 1930s
1930s
101 births
- 1940s
1940s
246 births
- 1950s
1950s
214 births
- 1960s
1960s
115 births
- 1970s 49
1970s
49 births
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s 7
1990s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 246 births (29% of all-time use).
How Betti 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 Betti's total volume
Betti vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Betti by state
Where Betti concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 15 | 1.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Washington | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Betti's total US births 1.8%
Even split
15 of 849 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Betti? ▼
849 babies have been named Betti since 1916. It was last recorded in 1995. The peak year was 1946 with 37 births.
When was Betti most popular? ▼
Betti was most popular in the 1940s decade with 246 total births. The single peak year was 1946.
Where is Betti most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Betti are California (15 births), New York (10 births), Washington (5 births).
How long has the name Betti been used? ▼
Records for Betti go back to 1916, giving 80 years of history through 1995.
What names are similar to Betti? ▼
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 Betti's data
- Betti's decade-level peak was the 1940s (246 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Bettis (15 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 Betti
Nearby Names Like Betti
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Betti
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 Betti side by side: Betti vs Betty Betti vs Beth Betti 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, 1916–1995 (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. "Betti: Baby Name Since 1916 - 849 Births, Peak 1946." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/betti. 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 Betti 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.