Girl · #6,564 in 2026

Bethe

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
#6,564
Peak Rank
#4,596 (1953)
Total Babies
34
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1948
First Year
1966
Last Year
1953
Peak Year
#4596
Peak Rank
34
Total Count
6
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Bethe

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 Bethe

Bethe first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1948, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1953, when 7 Bethes were born — ranking #4,596 that year. As of 2026, Bethe ranks #6,564 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 34 Bethes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Bethe

Phonetically similar names — useful when Bethe 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 Bethe

What does the name Bethe 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 Bethe in 2026?
In 2026, Bethe ranks #6,564 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Bethe most popular?
Bethe reached its peak popularity in 1953, ranking #4,596 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Bethe a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Bethe is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Bethe?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bethe include Raydene, Cherylin, Keron. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Bethe

Bethe is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1948 and has accumulated 34 births in the dataset. Bethe's peak popularity came in 1953 when it ranked #4,596. Use the chart and map above to compare Bethe'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.