Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Betty
Endangered
Down 99.4% from peak
Peak era
1930
Peak births
38,240
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Silent Generation
1880Peak 19302025
Quick answers about Betty
How many people are named Betty?
An estimated 310,038 living Americans are named Betty.
How rare is Betty?
Betty is uncommon among babies today, with 212 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 99.4% from its 1930 peak.
How old is the typical Betty?
The median age of a living American named Betty is approximately 79 years, with most bearers falling between 70 and 87 years old.
Is Betty still popular?
No. Betty is endangered as a baby name, down 99.4% from its 1930 peak with 212 births in 2025.
Peak year
1930
Decline from peak
99.4%
2025
212
All-time
1,001,238