Bethann Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationBETH-an / ˈbɛθ.ænEnglish; Hebrew
Meaning
Hebrew: God is my oath; English: a combination of Beth and Ann
Historical & Cultural Background
Bethann is a modern name that combines elements from two traditional names, Beth and Ann. Beth is often a diminutive of Elizabeth, which has biblical roots. Ann is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning grace. The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries since the mid-20th century.
Trend Summary
Bethann has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Beth
- Ann
- Bethany
International Variants
- Elisabeth (German)
- Anna (Italian)
- Bethan (Welsh)
Famous people named Bethann
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bethann was first seen in the United States in 1938. Bethann has ranked as high as #972 nationally, which occurred in 1967, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Michigan, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Bethann has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bethann (1997)
State | Births | Share |
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PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1938 | 5 |
1943 | 5 |
1944 | 6 |
1946 | 7 |
1947 | 11 |
1948 | 15 |
1949 | 9 |
1950 | 14 |
1951 | 12 |
1952 | 16 |
1953 | 22 |
1954 | 19 |
1955 | 14 |
1956 | 19 |
1957 | 29 |
1958 | 44 |
1959 | 49 |
1960 | 64 |
1961 | 84 |
1962 | 90 |
1963 | 96 |
1964 | 106 |
1965 | 110 |
1966 | 82 |
1967 | 116 |
1968 | 102 |
1969 | 111 |
1970 | 90 |
1971 | 83 |
1972 | 63 |
1973 | 74 |
1974 | 77 |
1975 | 64 |
1976 | 58 |
1977 | 69 |
1978 | 71 |
1979 | 69 |
1980 | 66 |
1981 | 70 |
1982 | 58 |
1983 | 45 |
1984 | 56 |
1985 | 62 |
1986 | 53 |
1987 | 39 |
1988 | 44 |
1989 | 40 |
1990 | 43 |
1991 | 23 |
1992 | 16 |
1993 | 19 |
1994 | 14 |
1995 | 25 |
1996 | 18 |
1997 | 23 |
1998 | 13 |
1999 | 16 |
2000 | 10 |
2001 | 10 |
2002 | 8 |
2003 | 6 |
2004 | 9 |
2005 | 10 |
2006 | 7 |
2007 | 6 |
2008 | 6 |
2014 | 7 |
2015 | 8 |
2020 | 7 |
2021 | 5 |
2022 | 8 |
2023 | 9 |