Holding steady.
Popularity of Bettyanne since 1923
Babies named Bettyanne per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 29 |
| 1930s | 23 |
| 1940s | 49 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Bettyanne is a compound name formed from Betty and Anne, two classic English given names that were independently popular in the early 20th century. The first recorded use of Bettyanne in Social Security data is 1923. It reached its highest recorded popularity in 1928, reflecting a peak era for such double-barreled names. Based on the most recent data from 2025, Bettyanne's usage has stabilized at a very low level. The trajectory indicates that the name has not seen a revival and remains a rare choice today. Notably, no top states have been associated with Bettyanne in available data, suggesting it was spread thinly across the country rather than concentrated in any particular region.
Bettyanne is a double-barreled given name formed from two perennial favorites: Betty, which originated as a pet form of Elizabeth (Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath'), and Anne, the French and English form of Hannah (Hebrew Channah, 'grace'). The combination gained modest popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States, reaching its highest recorded usage in 1928.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Betty, Anne, Bett, Annie
Variants: Betty Ann, Betty-Ann
Sibling names for Bettyanne
Names that share Bettyanne's style, for a brother or sister.
