Bethann
A feminine name derived from Hebrew meaning "house of God".
Name Census estimates that about 2,460 living Americans carry the first name Bethann. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Bethann today is around 51 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bethann births was 1967 (116 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bethann. 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.
People living today
2.5K
~ 1 in 139,331 Americans
Peak year
1967
116 babies that year
Average age
51
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,434
Tracked since 1938
Popularity
Bethann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Bethann from the 1930s through to the 2020s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 961 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bethann 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 Bethann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Bethanns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Bethann, while Indiana, Connecticut, Minnesota recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 133 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Bethann
The name Bethann is a combination of two distinct names – Beth, which is a shortened form of Elizabeth, and Ann, which is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah. Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "my God is an oath" or "my God is abundance." It has its roots in the Biblical figure Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist. The name Ann, on the other hand, is a variant of the Hebrew name Hannah, which means "grace" or "favor."
The earliest recorded use of the name Bethann can be traced back to the late 19th century in parts of England and the United States. It gained popularity as a feminine given name, possibly due to its unique blend of two traditional names. The combination of Beth and Ann created a name that was both familiar and distinctive.
One of the earliest known figures to bear the name Bethann was Bethann Hardacre, an English actress born in 1892. She had a successful career on the stage and in early films during the early 20th century. Another notable figure was Bethann Chamberlain, an American author and journalist born in 1922. She wrote several books and articles on various subjects, including travel and history.
In the field of sports, Bethann Roberts was a notable figure. She was an American tennis player born in 1940 who achieved success in both singles and doubles competitions. Her career spanned from the late 1950s to the early 1970s, and she was a member of the United States Wightman Cup team.
Bethann Hardison, born in 1945, was an influential figure in the fashion industry. She was a model, agent, and activist who worked to promote diversity and inclusivity in the fashion world. Her career spanned several decades, and she was recognized for her efforts in championing diversity on the runway and in the industry.
Another notable figure was Bethann Bredenkamp, a South African-born businesswoman and entrepreneur born in 1957. She founded several successful companies and was involved in various philanthropic initiatives, particularly in the areas of education and healthcare.
While the name Bethann has its roots in English and Hebrew origins, it has gained recognition and popularity across different cultures and regions. The combination of two traditional names has given it a unique and distinctive character, making it a choice for parents seeking a name that blends familiarity with originality.
People
Bethann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bethann 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
Bethann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bethann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,460 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bethann 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 139,331 US residents.
Is Bethann a common name?
We classify Bethann as "Rare". It ranks above 94.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,834 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bethann most popular?
The single biggest year for Bethann was 1967, when 116 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bethann is about 51 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Bethann a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Bethann 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.