Holding steady.
Popularity of Betul since 1999
Babies named Betul per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 81 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Betul first appeared in U.S. records in 1999, and its usage remains very rare. The name reached its peak popularity in 2013, though it has never entered the top 1000 names nationally. Over the years, its usage has been stable, indicating a consistent but small group of parents choosing it. Because of its low frequency, it is impossible to identify top states for the name, as the number of births is too small to report regionally. Betul carries an air of modern multiculturalism, blending Turkish heritage with a sound that is easy to pronounce in English-speaking contexts.
Betul is a Turkish feminine name derived from the Arabic word 'batul' (بَتول), meaning 'virgin' or 'pure', often used as an epithet for the Virgin Mary. However, in modern Turkish usage, it is associated with the concept of intelligence and wisdom, reflecting a shift in cultural connotation. The name has been used in Turkey and among Turkish diaspora communities since the late 20th century.
“Betul” around the world
Where Betul 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: Betu, Bety, Beti
Variants: Betül, Batul
Sibling names for Betul
Names that share Betul's style, for a brother or sister.
