Beth
Pronunciation: [ b-EHTH ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Beth first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 325 babies have been named Beth in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Beth is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,335 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,335
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Beth is also used as a girl name, ranked #3057.
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About the Name Beth
Beth is a boy name .
Is Beth a boy or girl name? Beth is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,335 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,057. Beth is more commonly used as a girl name.
Beth is currently ranked #39,335 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Beth include Betzalel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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