Bethanne
A feminine name meaning "God has favored me" or "consecrated to God".
Name Census estimates that about 1,097 living Americans carry the first name Bethanne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Bethanne today is around 52 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bethanne births was 1964 (61 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bethanne. 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
1.1K
~ 1 in 312,447 Americans
Peak year
1964
61 babies that year
Average age
52
years old
2008 SSA rank
#17,952
Tracked since 1944
Popularity
Bethanne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Bethanne from the 1940s through to the 2000s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 401 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
Bethanne 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 Bethanne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Bethannes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Bethanne, while Michigan, Indiana, Connecticut recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 49 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Bethanne
Bethanne is a feminine given name believed to have originated as a combination of the Hebrew name Beth, meaning "house" or "home," and the English name Anne, derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace." The name first gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 16th and 17th centuries.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Bethanne can be traced back to England in the late 16th century, where it was occasionally used as a variant spelling of the name Elizabeth. However, it was not until the 17th century that Bethanne began to gain wider recognition as a distinct name in its own right.
One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Bethanne was Bethanne Beale (1608-1679), an English Puritan woman who was one of the first settlers in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Beale was known for her strong religious convictions and her dedication to the Puritan cause.
In the 18th century, the name Bethanne was relatively uncommon, but it did find some use among certain Protestant Christian communities in England and America. One notable example from this period was Bethanne Winslow (1732-1811), a American Quaker author and activist who wrote extensively on issues of social justice and religious tolerance.
As the 19th century dawned, the name Bethanne experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in the United States. One of the most famous individuals to bear the name during this time was Bethanne Cady Stanton (1815-1902), a leading figure in the early women's rights movement and a prominent advocate for women's suffrage.
The 20th century saw the name Bethanne continue to be used, although it remained relatively uncommon compared to more traditional names like Elizabeth or Anne. One noteworthy individual from this period was Bethanne Graham (1918-2007), an American writer and journalist who was known for her insightful coverage of political and social issues.
Throughout its history, the name Bethanne has been associated with a sense of strength, grace, and resilience. While it may not be as widely used as some other names, it has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical fabric of various societies, serving as a reminder of the enduring power of names and the stories they contain.
People
Bethanne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bethanne 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
Bethanne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bethanne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,097 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bethanne 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 312,447 US residents.
Is Bethanne a common name?
We classify Bethanne as "Rare". It ranks above 90.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,263 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bethanne most popular?
The single biggest year for Bethanne was 1964, when 61 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bethanne is about 52 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Bethanne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Bethanne 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.