Total births
50
Girls' name · since 1971
Betzabel
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 50 babies named Betzabel, peaking in 2004. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 50
- total births
- 1971–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
50 girls have been named Betzabel since 1971, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Betzabel has been recorded 50 times among girls since 1971, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2023.
- 50 total births
- 1971–2023 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
50 girls have been named Betzabel since 1971, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2023.
- 50
- total births
- 1971–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Betzabel was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
9 babies were named Betzabel in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
Betzabel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Betzabel's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1991, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2004 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Betzabel at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2004
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Betzabel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2023
- Peak year (2004)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Betzabel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Betzabel's strongest decade.
21 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Betzabel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
21 births
- 2010s
2010s
13 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 21 births (42% of all-time use).
Betzabel by state
Where Betzabel concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 10.0% |
California share of Betzabel's total US births 10.0%
5 of 50 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Betzabel? ▼
50 babies have been named Betzabel since 1971. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 2004 with 9 births.
When was Betzabel most popular? ▼
Betzabel was most popular in the 2000s decade with 21 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Betzabel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Betzabel are California (5 births).
How long has the name Betzabel been used? ▼
Records for Betzabel go back to 1971, giving 53 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Betzabel? ▼
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 Betzabel's data
- Betzabel's decade-level peak was the 2000s (21 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Betzabels (5 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 Betzabel
Nearby Names Like Betzabel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Betzabel
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 Betzabel side by side: Betzabel vs Betty Betzabel vs Beth Betzabel vs Bethany
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1971–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Betzabel: Baby Name Since 1971 - 50 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/betzabel. 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 Betzabel 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.