Total births
387
Boys' name · since 1982
Betzalel
Since 1982, U.S. Social Security records show 387 babies named Betzalel, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4778
- among boys today
- 387
- born since 1982
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
387 babies have been named Betzalel since 1982, making it today's #4778 boys' name.
Betzalel has 387 recorded births among boys since 1982, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4778 as of the latest data, more common than 67% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 2025.
- #4778 among boys today
- 387 born since 1982
- 2010s peak decade
- 67% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Betzalel is currently the #4778 boys' name in America, more common than 67% of boys - 387 born since 1982, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4778
- among boys today
- 387
- born since 1982
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Betzalel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4778
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 67% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Betzalel was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
26 babies were named Betzalel in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Betzalel compares
387 Top 49% higher than 51% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Betzalel's all-time total is 5% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Betzalel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 387 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 26 | 23 | 22,252 |
Betzalel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Betzalel's full recorded timeline at 2009, 65% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 35% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1987, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2023 peak of 26 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Betzalel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#4,778
Active since
1982
Betzalel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Betzalel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Betzalel's strongest decade.
123 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Betzalel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 23
1980s
23 births
- 1990s 30
1990s
30 births
- 2000s
2000s
94 births
- 2010s
2010s
123 births
- 2020s
2020s
117 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 123 births (32% of all-time use).
Betzalel by state
Where Betzalel concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 124 | 32.0% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 65 | 16.8% |
New York share of Betzalel's total US births 32.0%
Even split
124 of 387 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Betzalel? ▼
Since 1982, Social Security records show 387 babies named Betzalel. Today it holds rank #4778 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 26 births.
When was Betzalel most popular? ▼
Betzalel was most popular in the 2010s decade with 123 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Betzalel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Betzalel are New York (124 births), New Jersey (65 births).
How long has the name Betzalel been used? ▼
Records for Betzalel go back to 1982, giving 44 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Betzalel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Betty, Bethel, Beth, Bethany, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Betzalel's data
- Betzalel's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (123 total births) through the 2020s (117) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Betzalels (124 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 Betzalel
Nearby Names Like Betzalel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Betzalel
Betty Boy
3,619 births
Bethel Boy
1,016 births
Beth Boy
325 births
Bethany Boy
184 births
Beto Boy
#11144 96 births
Compare Betzalel side by side: Betzalel vs Betty Betzalel vs Bethel Betzalel vs Beth
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Betzalel
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, 1982–2025 (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. "Betzalel: #4778 Boys' Name - 387 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/betzalel. 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 Betzalel 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.