Betty Boy

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationBET-ee / ˈbɛti

English; Hebrew

Meaning

English: God's promise; Hebrew: house of God

Historical & Cultural Background

Betty is traditionally a diminutive of Elizabeth, which has roots in Hebrew. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 19th century. It has often been associated with a friendly and approachable persona. The name has seen various cultural representations in literature and media.

Trend Summary

Betty has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable resurgence in recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Betsy
  • Beth

International Variants

  • Beatriz (Spanish)
  • Bettina (Italian)
  • Elisabeth (German)

Famous people named Betty

Betty White was an American actress and comedian known for her roles in television and film.

Betty Friedan was an American feminist writer and activist, best known for her book 'The Feminine Mystique'.

Betty Davis was an American actress recognized for her intense performances in classic films.

Betty Grable was an American actress and singer, famous for her roles in musicals during the 1940s.

Fictional characters named Betty

Betty Cooper is a character from the 'Archie Comics' series, known for her sweet and caring personality.

Betty Rubble is a character from 'The Flintstones', depicted as the wife of Barney Rubble.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Betty was first seen in the United States in 1904. Betty has ranked as high as #691 nationally, which occurred in 1934, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Texas, Georgia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Betty has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Betty (1958)

StateBirthsShare
AL 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19048
19055
19075
19087
19095
19105
19136
191410
191511
19168
19179
191821
191919
192025
192137
192235
192356
192468
192584
192691
1927105
1928119
1929133
1930156
1931151
1932169
1933156
1934170
1935151
1936116
1937122
1938110
1939130
1940115
1941121
1942111
194389
194474
194562
194647
194745
194843
194935
195031
195139
195241
195325
195436
195521
195634
195731
195831
195922
196029
196115
196215
196314
196415
196518
196620
196713
196819
196914
19708
197110
197315
197410
19758
19766
19775
19817
19836
19855
19875
19886