Betsy
- Meaning
- God is my oath, through Elizabeth
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What does Betsy mean?
Betsy means “God is my oath, through Elizabeth”.
Betsy developed as an affectionate form of Elizabeth, ultimately from a Hebrew name commonly understood as God is my oath. It has also become a complete given name in its own right. Betsey is an established alternative spelling, preserving the same connection to Elizabeth rather than introducing a new meaning.
The name has familiar historical and literary associations. Betsy Ross is one recognizable bearer, while the spelling Betsey appears in Charles Dickens's character Betsey Trotwood in David Copperfield. Those connections give the name an older English-language setting. Families can choose Betsy on its own or use it informally for an Elizabeth they wish to honor.
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How popular is Betsy?
United States · 2025Explore how often Betsy is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #2,724 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Betsy
- 63 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 16.0% Fewer than 2024
Betsy over time
United States · Girls
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #2,724 | 63 |
| 2024 | Girls | #2,417 | 75 |
| 2023 | Girls | #2,356 | 77 |
| 2022 | Girls | #2,212 | 85 |
| 2021 | Girls | #2,593 | 67 |
| 2020 | Girls | #2,069 | 89 |
| 2019 | Girls | #2,057 | 92 |
| 2018 | Girls | #2,062 | 94 |
| 2017 | Girls | #2,040 | 96 |
| 2016 | Girls | #1,900 | 106 |
| 2015 | Girls | #1,696 | 125 |
| 2014 | Girls | #1,605 | 134 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Betsy
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Elizabeth
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Pledged to God
Listed as a related name to Betsy.
Betty
Mostly girls- Meaning
- God is my oath, through Elizabeth
Listed as a related name to Betsy.
Eliza
Mostly girls- Meaning
- God is my oath, through Elizabeth
Shares the recorded meaning “God is my oath, through Elizabeth” with Betsy.
Elsie
Mostly girls- Meaning
- God is my oath, through Elizabeth
Shares the recorded meaning “God is my oath, through Elizabeth” with Betsy.
Elisa
Mostly girls- Meaning
- God is my oath, through Elizabeth
Shares the recorded meaning “God is my oath, through Elizabeth” with Betsy.
Lisa
Mostly girls- Meaning
- God is my oath, through Elizabeth
Shares the recorded meaning “God is my oath, through Elizabeth” with Betsy.
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