Girl · #6,080 in 2026

Betha

Bethe is a given name and surname. Notable people with the name include:Albrecht Bethe (1872–1954), German physiologist and father of Hans Bethe Erich Bethe (1863–1940), German philologist Hans Bethe (1906–2005), German-American nuclear physicist Kitty Bethe, one professional name of Kitty Cooper, American bridge player Margarethe Loewe-Bethe (1859–1932), German painter Mickaël Bethe-Selassié…

Current Rank
#6,080
Peak Rank
#2,917 (1923)
Total Babies
293
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1886
First Year
1973
Last Year
1923
Peak Year
#2917
Peak Rank
293
Total Count
40
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Betha

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Bethe is a given name and surname. Notable people with the name include:Albrecht Bethe (1872–1954), German physiologist and father of Hans Bethe Erich Bethe (1863–1940), German philologist Hans Bethe (1906–2005), German-American nuclear physicist Kitty Bethe, one professional name of Kitty Cooper, American bridge player Margarethe Loewe-Bethe (1859–1932), German painter Mickaël Bethe-Selassié…

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The Story of Betha

Betha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1886, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1923, when 11 Bethas were born — ranking #2,917 that year. As of 2026, Betha ranks #6,080 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 293 Bethas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Betha

Phonetically similar names — useful when Betha is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Betha

What does the name Betha mean?
Bethe is a given name and surname. Notable people with the name include:Albrecht Bethe (1872–1954), German physiologist and father of Hans Bethe Erich Bethe (1863–1940), German philologist Hans Bethe (1906–2005), German-American nuclear physicist Kitty Bethe, one professional name of Kitty Cooper, American bridge player Margarethe Loewe-Bethe (1859–1932), German painter Mickaël Bethe-Selassié…
How popular is Betha in 2026?
In 2026, Betha ranks #6,080 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Betha most popular?
Betha reached its peak popularity in 1923, ranking #2,917 that year with 11 babies given the name.
Is Betha a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Betha is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Betha?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Betha include Merie, Dealva, Luzetta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Betha

Betha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1886 and has accumulated 293 births in the dataset. Betha's peak popularity came in 1923 when it ranked #2,917. Use the chart and map above to compare Betha's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.