Bethzy
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially a blend of Beth and Betsy.
Name Census estimates that about 355 living Americans carry the first name Bethzy. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Bethzy today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bethzy births was 2006 (301 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bethzy. 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
355
~ 1 in 965,505 Americans
Peak year
2006
301 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2009 SSA rank
#8,976
Tracked since 2005
Census
Bethzy in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 268 people with the first name Bethzy, which placed it at #31,773 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#31,773
National first-name rank
People counted
268
268 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
98.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bethzy
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Bethzy is Hispanic at 98.9%. The next largest groups are White (0.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Bethzy described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Bethzy at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino98.9% · 265
- White0.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 1
Popularity
Bethzy: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Bethzy 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 Bethzy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 360 | 360 |
Geography
Where Bethzys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 16 states and territories. California, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Bethzy, while South Carolina, Washington, Oregon recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Bethzy
The name Bethzy is a relatively uncommon given name that is believed to have originated from the Hebrew language. It is thought to be a variation or alternative spelling of the name Bethany, which is derived from the Aramaic words "beth" meaning "house" and "anya" meaning "humble" or "poor." Therefore, the name Bethzy is believed to carry a similar meaning, translating roughly to "house of the poor" or "humble abode."
The name Bethzy is not widely documented in ancient texts or religious scriptures, unlike its more well-known counterpart, Bethany. However, some scholars suggest that it may have been used as a variant spelling or pronunciation in certain regions or communities where Aramaic was spoken.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Bethzy was Bethzy Muller, a German artist and painter who lived in the late 16th century. She was known for her intricate still-life paintings and portraits of nobility.
Another notable figure was Bethzy Beaumont, a French philosopher and writer from the 17th century. She was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of Paris and was known for her works on ethics and morality.
In the 19th century, Bethzy Wilkinson was a British suffragette and activist who fought for women's rights and the right to vote. She played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement in the United Kingdom.
The name Bethzy also appears in the literary world with Bethzy Sinclair, an American novelist and poet from the early 20th century. Her works often explored themes of love, loss, and the human experience.
Lastly, Bethzy Gonzalez was a Mexican artist and sculptor who gained recognition in the mid-20th century for her modernist sculptures and installations. Her works were exhibited in galleries across Latin America and Europe.
While the name Bethzy is not as widely used as some other names, it holds a rich history and has been borne by notable individuals across various fields throughout the centuries.
People
Bethzy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bethzy 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
Bethzy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bethzy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 355 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bethzy 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 965,505 US residents.
Is Bethzy a common name?
We classify Bethzy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 360 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bethzy most popular?
The single biggest year for Bethzy was 2006, when 301 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bethzy is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Bethzy in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 268 people with the name Bethzy, or 0.09 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #31,773 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Bethzy in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Bethzy?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Bethzy appears almost entirely female. Of the 272 people counted with this name, 99.3% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Bethzy?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Bethzy is Hispanic at 98.9%. The next largest groups are White (0.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Bethzy most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Bethzy in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.9% (265 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Bethzy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Bethzy a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Bethzy 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.
Is Bethzy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Bethzy in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Bethzy can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many people have Bethzy as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.