Batsheva
Feminine Hebrew name meaning "daughter of the oath".
Name Census estimates that about 2,082 living Americans carry the first name Batsheva. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Batsheva today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Batsheva births was 2012 (195 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Batsheva. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Batsheva is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 16 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.1K
~ 1 in 164,627 Americans
Peak year
2012
195 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,097
Tracked since 1969
Popularity
Batsheva: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Batsheva from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 986 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Batsheva remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Batsheva by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Batsheva during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Batshevas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. New York, New Jersey, California recorded the most babies named Batsheva, while Ohio, Florida, Maryland recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 286 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Batsheva
The name Batsheva has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture. It is a feminine given name derived from the Hebrew words "bat" meaning "daughter" and "sheva" meaning "oath" or "seven." The name can be translated to mean "daughter of the oath" or "daughter of seven."
In the Hebrew Bible, Batsheva (also spelled Bathsheba) was the wife of Uriah the Hittite and later became the wife of King David after an infamous incident. The story of Batsheva's encounter with King David is recounted in the Second Book of Samuel. Batsheva is a significant figure in the biblical narrative, as she became the mother of King Solomon, one of the most renowned kings of ancient Israel.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Batsheva appears in the Hebrew Bible, dating back to around the 10th century BCE. Throughout history, the name has been borne by various notable figures, including Batsheva Hareven (1928-2000), an Israeli writer and academic known for her novels and short stories exploring the complexities of Israeli society.
Another notable figure was Batsheva de Rothschild (1914-1999), a member of the prominent Rothschild banking family and a philanthropist who supported various cultural and educational initiatives in Israel. Batsheva Kaduri (1923-2020) was an Israeli dance teacher and choreographer who founded the Batsheva Dance Company, one of the most acclaimed contemporary dance companies in the world.
In the realm of politics, Batsheva Moshe (1952-2009) was an Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset (Israeli parliament) for the Labor Party. Batsheva Engelhard-Golomb (1932-2005) was an Israeli author and educator known for her works on Jewish history and culture.
These examples illustrate the enduring presence of the name Batsheva throughout history, spanning various fields such as literature, dance, politics, and philanthropy. The name's rich biblical origins and its association with important figures have contributed to its cultural significance and continued use over the centuries.
People
Batsheva + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Batsheva as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Batsheva: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Batsheva?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,082 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Batsheva going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 164,627 US residents.
Is Batsheva a common name?
We classify Batsheva as "Rare". It ranks above 93.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,115 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Batsheva most popular?
The single biggest year for Batsheva was 2012, when 195 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Batsheva is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Batsheva a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Batsheva in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.