Bethany Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBETH-uh-nee / /ˈbɛθəni/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: house of figs; English: a place name
Historical & Cultural Background
Bethany is derived from the Hebrew name 'Betania,' which means 'house of figs.' It is a biblical place name mentioned in the New Testament as the home of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century. Although traditionally a feminine name, it has seen some usage as a masculine name in modern contexts.
Trend Summary
Bethany has been more commonly used as a feminine name, with limited popularity for boys.
Similar Names
Variants
- Beth
- Benny
International Variants
- Betânia (Portuguese)
- Betania (Spanish)
Famous people named Bethany
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bethany was first seen in the United States in 1970. Bethany has ranked as high as #1181 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Bethany has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bethany
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2004 | 8 |