A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Betina since 1946
Babies named Betina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 72 |
| 1960s | 296 |
| 1970s | 312 |
| 1980s | 214 |
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 34 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 30 |
Meaning & origin
Betina first appeared in U.S. records in 1946, and its peak popularity came in 1973, though without reaching extremely high ranks. After a period of decline, the name has been rising again since 2017, reflecting a broader revival of 1970s names. Despite its modest usage, Betina retains a charming, international flair, common in Italian and Spanish-speaking communities. Today, it remains a rare choice, with only about 1 in 160,727 newborns receiving the name in 2025.
Betina is a diminutive form of Elisabetta, the Italian version of Elizabeth, which derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath.' It is also used in Spanish and Portuguese as a variant of Beatriz or a pet form of names ending in -bete. The name gained some popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities.
“Betina” around the world
Where Betina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Betty, Bettina, Bina
Sibling names for Betina
Names that share Betina's style, for a brother or sister.
