Betty
- Meaning
- Pledged to God
- Origin
- Hebrew
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What does Betty mean?
Betty means “pledged to God”.
Betty is a short form of Elizabeth. It shares the recorded meaning “pledged to God” with that name. Through Elizabeth, it has a biblical connection.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Betty yet.
How popular is Betty?
United States · 2025Explore how often Betty is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #1,113 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Betty
- 212 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 16.2% Fewer than 2024
Betty 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 | #1,113 | 212 |
| 2024 | Girls | #1,012 | 253 |
| 2023 | Girls | #1,187 | 202 |
| 2022 | Girls | #1,157 | 210 |
| 2021 | Girls | #1,189 | 205 |
| 2020 | Girls | #1,175 | 198 |
| 2019 | Girls | #1,379 | 163 |
| 2018 | Girls | #1,131 | 216 |
| 2017 | Girls | #1,319 | 177 |
| 2016 | Girls | #1,328 | 179 |
| 2015 | Girls | #1,268 | 192 |
| 2014 | Girls | #1,240 | 196 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Betty
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Isabella
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Pledged to God
Shares the recorded meaning “pledged to God” with Betty.
Elizabeth
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Pledged to God
Shares the recorded meaning “pledged to God” with Betty.
Eliza
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Pledged to God
Shares the recorded meaning “pledged to God” with Betty.
Elsie
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Pledged to God
Shares the recorded meaning “pledged to God” with Betty.
Isabelle
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Pledged to God
Shares the recorded meaning “pledged to God” with Betty.
Isabel
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Pledged to God
Shares the recorded meaning “pledged to God” with Betty.
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