Bettina Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationbeh-TEE-nah / bɛˈtiːnəItalian; German
Meaning
Italian: God is my oath; German: little Elizabeth
Historical & Cultural Background
Bettina is a diminutive form of the name Elizabeth, which has roots in Hebrew. The name gained popularity in Italy and Germany during the 19th century. It is often associated with literary and artistic circles, particularly in the Romantic era. Bettina has been used in various cultural contexts, reflecting a blend of elegance and simplicity.
Trend Summary
Bettina has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the early to mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Betty
- Bette
International Variants
- Bettina (Italian)
- Bettina (German)
Famous people named Bettina
Bettina von Arnim was a German writer and a prominent figure in the Romantic literary movement.
Bettina Schneider is a noted German artist known for her contemporary works.
Fictional characters named Bettina
Bettina is a character in the novel 'The Sorrows of Young Werther' by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
Bettina is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus' where she is portrayed as a curious student.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bettina was first seen in the United States in 1903. Bettina has ranked as high as #924 nationally, which occurred in 1965, and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, Texas, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Bettina has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bettina (2013)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1908 | 8 |
| 1909 | 8 |
| 1910 | 16 |
| 1911 | 9 |
| 1912 | 17 |
| 1913 | 24 |
| 1914 | 32 |
| 1915 | 35 |
| 1916 | 35 |
| 1917 | 24 |
| 1918 | 34 |
| 1919 | 22 |
| 1920 | 28 |
| 1921 | 26 |
| 1922 | 30 |
| 1923 | 25 |
| 1924 | 26 |
| 1925 | 18 |
| 1926 | 34 |
| 1927 | 17 |
| 1928 | 23 |
| 1929 | 21 |
| 1930 | 17 |
| 1931 | 27 |
| 1932 | 30 |
| 1933 | 25 |
| 1934 | 25 |
| 1935 | 16 |
| 1936 | 17 |
| 1937 | 27 |
| 1938 | 18 |
| 1939 | 22 |
| 1940 | 29 |
| 1941 | 26 |
| 1942 | 34 |
| 1943 | 43 |
| 1944 | 58 |
| 1945 | 67 |
| 1946 | 71 |
| 1947 | 86 |
| 1948 | 59 |
| 1949 | 64 |
| 1950 | 70 |
| 1951 | 62 |
| 1952 | 62 |
| 1953 | 59 |
| 1954 | 81 |
| 1955 | 83 |
| 1956 | 126 |
| 1957 | 139 |
| 1958 | 115 |
| 1959 | 112 |
| 1960 | 174 |
| 1961 | 167 |
| 1962 | 168 |
| 1963 | 187 |
| 1964 | 168 |
| 1965 | 192 |
| 1966 | 153 |
| 1967 | 147 |
| 1968 | 176 |
| 1969 | 108 |
| 1970 | 118 |
| 1971 | 120 |
| 1972 | 122 |
| 1973 | 121 |
| 1974 | 103 |
| 1975 | 79 |
| 1976 | 89 |
| 1977 | 75 |
| 1978 | 139 |
| 1979 | 149 |
| 1980 | 158 |
| 1981 | 159 |
| 1982 | 127 |
| 1983 | 110 |
| 1984 | 102 |
| 1985 | 93 |
| 1986 | 67 |
| 1987 | 72 |
| 1988 | 60 |
| 1989 | 42 |
| 1990 | 30 |
| 1991 | 46 |
| 1992 | 32 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 27 |
| 1997 | 28 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 5 |