Bethany
Pronunciation: [ b-EHTH-uhn-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Bethany first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 184 babies have been named Bethany in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bethany is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,574 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,574
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Dutch origin
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Basque origin
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About the Name Bethany
Bethany is a boy name .
Is Bethany a boy or girl name? Bethany is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,574 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #728. Bethany is more commonly used as a girl name.
Bethany is currently ranked #10,574 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Bethany include Bet, Beth, Bethy, Bethie, Any, Anyie, Bey, Beie, and Betkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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