Betsaida Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: beh-TSAH-ee-dah //bɛtˈsaɪdə//
Origin: Hebrew; Aramaic
Meaning: Hebrew: house of fishing; Aramaic: place of nets
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Betsaida has its roots in the Hebrew language, derived from the words "beit" meaning "house" and "saida" which can be interpreted as "fishing" or "hunting." This etymological background suggests a literal meaning of "house of fishing" or "house of the hunt." The name appears in the New Testament as the name of a town located on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, which is significant in the context of the life of Jesus Christ, as it is mentioned as the home of several of his apostles, including Peter, Andrew, and Philip. The Greek form of the name, "Bethsaida," was adopted in the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, and subsequently made its way into Latin and Old French before entering English usage.
Historically, Betsaida is noted in biblical accounts, particularly in the Gospels, where it is referenced as a site of Jesus' miracles, including the healing of the blind man (Mark 8:22-26) and the feeding of the 5,000 (John 6:1). The town's significance in early Christian narratives contributed to the name's resonance in religious contexts.
The mention of Betsaida in the New Testament highlights its role as a geographical and cultural landmark during the time of Christ, which has been preserved through centuries of biblical scholarship and translation. Culturally, the name Betsaida carries connotations of community and sustenance, reflecting the town's association with fishing and the provision of food, which are vital themes in Christian teachings.
The name has been less common in contemporary usage but retains historical significance due to its biblical roots and the stories associated with the town. The diminutive form "Beth" may also be noted, as it reflects the Hebrew prefix meaning "house," which is prevalent in various biblical names and places.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Betsaida was first seen in the United States in 1960.
Betsaida has ranked as high as #1312 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, New Jersey, and Georgia.
In the past 5 years the name Betsaida has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Betsaida is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Betsaida was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Betsaida (2016)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Betsaida.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2009 | 26 |
| 2008 | 38 |
| 2007 | 36 |
| 2006 | 36 |
| 2005 | 38 |
| 2004 | 32 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2000 | 23 |
| 1999 | 29 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1960 | 6 |