Holding steady.
Popularity of Bathsheba since 1951
Babies named Bathsheba per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 76 |
| 1960s | 43 |
| 1970s | 97 |
| 1980s | 76 |
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 14 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Bathsheba is a rare biblical name with a strong Old Testament legacy. First recorded in U.S. data in 1951, it reached its peak popularity in 1977, though it has never ranked among the top names. The name has seen very limited use, with an average of fewer than 5 births per year in recent decades. Its trajectory has been stable, never experiencing a sharp rise or fall. Bathsheba is most strongly associated with the Hebrew Bible, and its use in the United States has been almost exclusively among families seeking a distinctive religious name. The name has no strong regional concentration, as top states data shows no states with notable usage.
Bathsheba is derived from the Hebrew name Bathsheva, meaning 'daughter of the oath' or 'seventh daughter'. In the Hebrew Bible, she was the wife of King David and mother of Solomon. The name has been used among English-speaking Christians since the Protestant Reformation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sheba, Batsheva
Variants: Bat Sheva, Batsheva
Sibling names for Bathsheba
Names that share Bathsheba's style, for a brother or sister.
