Betsy is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1605 in 2014 with 134 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2006 with 370 births ranking #747. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 15.2%. In 2014, approximately 1 in every 13,328 girls born was named Betsy. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Betsy is a warm, old-fashioned short form of Elizabeth and shares its oath-to-God meaning. It feels cheerful, friendly, and vintage in an appealing way.
The name was once a very common nickname and later became used as a formal name in its own right. Its revival fits the return of cosy, characterful short forms.