Betsy is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2039 in 2017 with 96 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2006 with 370 births ranking #747. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 39.2%. In 2017, approximately 1 in every 17,978 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.