How Common is the First Name Betty?
We estimate that there are 316,556 people named Betty who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Betty is the 76th most common for women, and the 160th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Betty?
The average person named Betty is 75.18 years old.
Is Betty a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
212 people named Betty were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 1,113rd most popular name for girls, and the 2,129th most popular overall.
The popularity of Betty peaked between 1928–1934, when it was the 2nd most popular name for baby girls.
Is Betty a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Betty is almost exclusively a female name. 99.7% of people named Betty are female.
Facts About the Name Betty
Popularity of Betty in England
In 2020, Betty was the 413rd most popular name for girls in England and Wales.