Holding steady.
Popularity of Betsie since 1925
Babies named Betsie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 38 |
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 26 |
| 1970s | 44 |
| 1980s | 59 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Betsie, as a diminutive of Elizabeth, carries the meaning 'God is my oath' through its Hebrew roots. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1925, though it never reached a rank in the top 1,000. Its peak usage occurred in 1976, after which usage remained stable at very low levels. The name is most closely associated with English-speaking countries and has traditional nicknames like Bet and Bets. While Betsie has not seen a revival, it maintains a steady, if rare, presence in the naming landscape.
Betsie is a diminutive of Elizabeth, which derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath.' It emerged as a pet form in English-speaking countries, particularly popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. The spelling 'Betsie' is a less common variant of the more standard 'Betsy.'
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bet, Bets
Sibling names for Betsie
Names that share Betsie's style, for a brother or sister.
