Bethel
Pronunciation: [ b-EHTH-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Bethel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 188 babies have been named Bethel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bethel is past its peak , currently ranked #30,965 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,965
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Bethel
Bethel is a boy name .
Is Bethel a boy or girl name? Bethel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,965 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,635. Bethel is more commonly used as a girl name.
Bethel is currently ranked #30,965 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Bethel include Bet, Beth, Bethy, Bethie, Bey, Beie, and Betkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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