Bethany is a girl name with a modern feel, drawn from real birth records.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 101,086 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 43,071 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 359 births |
Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Bethany per year — England & Wales (1996–2025). England & Wales peaked in 1996 (4,271/yr) · United States peaked in 1987 (3,307/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2003 (22/yr).
Bethany reached its peak in 1987, when it was the #182 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1980s name.
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