Holding steady.
Popularity of Bettyjane since 1916
Babies named Bettyjane per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 38 |
| 1920s | 460 |
| 1930s | 162 |
| 1940s | 98 |
| 1950s | 24 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Bettyjane is a compound given name that combines two classic English names: Betty (a diminutive of Elizabeth) and Jane. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1916 and saw its peak usage in 1924, fitting a broader early 20th century trend of hyphenated or double-barreled names. Since that peak, the name has maintained a relatively stable but low level of use. It is almost exclusively used for girls and reflects a style that was especially common in the 1920s and 1930s. While no top states are recorded, the name evokes a vintage Americana feel.
Bettyjane is a compound name formed from Betty, a diminutive of Elizabeth (Hebrew origin: 'God is my oath'), and Jane, a feminine form of John (Hebrew origin: 'God is gracious'). The name emerged in the early 20th century as part of a trend of double-barreled or hyphenated names. It saw most use in the 1920s, with a peak year of 1924.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Betty, BJ, Janey
Variants: Betty Jane, Betty-Jane
Sibling names for Bettyjane
Names that share Bettyjane's style, for a brother or sister.
