Holding steady.
Popularity of Bethanny since 1982
Babies named Bethanny per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 77 |
| 2000s | 59 |
| 2010s | 87 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Bethanny is a rare, modern respelling of Bethany that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1982. Its peak came in 2011, though it never entered the top 1000, and it is currently stable in usage. The name does not have strong ties to any particular state or region. As a variant, it carries the gentle biblical resonance of Bethany without the familiarity of the original spelling.
Bethanny is a modern spelling variant of Bethany, a name derived from the Hebrew place name Beit Anyā, meaning 'house of figs' or 'house of affliction'. In the New Testament, Bethany was a village near Jerusalem, the home of Lazarus, Martha, and Mary. The spelling with double 'n' emerged in the late 20th century, likely to emphasize a different pronunciation or as a creative respelling, but never achieved the popularity of the standard form.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Beth, Annie, Betsy
Sibling names for Bethanny
Names that share Bethanny's style, for a brother or sister.
