Bethany is a highly popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #13 in 1996 with 4,271 recorded births. This places Bethany in the top 1% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 4,271 births ranking #13. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 69 girls born was named Bethany. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.