Holding steady, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Bethsaida since 1957
Babies named Bethsaida per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 14 |
| 1960s | 20 |
| 1970s | 40 |
| 1980s | 42 |
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 90 |
| 2010s | 68 |
| 2020s | 47 |
Meaning & origin
Bethsaida is a rare biblical place name that has seen limited but steady use as a given name in the United States since the late 1950s. It first entered the Social Security Administration records in 1957, and while it has never been common, it reached its highest usage in 2005, during the early 2000s interest in biblical and place-inspired names. As of 2025, the name ranks 11,932, with an incidence of about 1 in 229,610 births, indicating it remains a distinctive choice. Its trajectory has been stable, without dramatic rises or falls. The name carries strong New Testament associations, invoking the town where several apostles were from, and appeals to parents seeking a name with religious depth yet uncommon usage.
Bethsaida is a place name from the New Testament, a town on the Sea of Galilee mentioned as the home of several apostles. The name is of Hebrew/Aramaic origin, likely composed of 'beth' (house) and a second element of uncertain meaning, possibly 'tsayad' (fisher) or 'tsayid' (hunting). It has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries since the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Beth, Saida
Sibling names for Bethsaida
Names that share Bethsaida's style, for a brother or sister.
