Bethlehem
Pronunciation: [ b-EHTHL-ihh-ehm ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Bethlehem first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 463 babies have been named Bethlehem in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bethlehem is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,158 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,158
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Bethlehem
Bethlehem is a girl name .
Bethlehem is currently ranked #11,158 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Bethlehem include Bet, Beth, Bethy, Bethie, Bethl, Bethly, Bethlie, Hem, Hemy, Hemie, Ehem, and Bey. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Bethlehem include Bethany, Beth, Bethel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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