Holding steady.
Popularity of Bettey since 1922
Babies named Bettey per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Bettey's real moment was 1931.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 42 |
| 1930s | 34 |
| 1940s | 32 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Bettey is a vintage spelling variant of Betty, which emerged as a nickname for Elizabeth in the 16th century. The name saw its highest use in the 1930s, peaking in 1931, when it was one of many Betty variants common among girls. Though it has since fallen out of regular use, Bettey's first recorded appearance in Social Security data was in 1922. Today, it remains a rare choice, reflecting a bygone era of naming fashion. Its trajectory is stable, meaning it has not seen a revival in recent years.
Bettey is a spelling variant of Betty, which originated as a diminutive of Elizabeth. Elizabeth derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath'. The form Betty became popular in England in the 16th century, and by the 19th century it was one of the most common pet names for Elizabeth. Variants like Bettey emerged as informal respellings, especially in the 1920s and 1930s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bet, Ettie
Sibling names for Bettey
Names that share Bettey's style, for a brother or sister.
