Betty
Pronunciation: [ b-EHT-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Betty first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 574 babies have been named Betty in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Betty is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,186 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,186
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Betty is also used as a girl name, ranked #1009.
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About the Name Betty
Betty is a boy name .
Is Betty a boy or girl name? Betty is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,186 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,009. Betty is more commonly used as a girl name.
Betty is currently ranked #17,186 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Betty include Bet, Bey, Beie, and Betkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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