Betty is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1392 in 1998 with 13 recorded births. This places Betty in the top 28% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 135 births ranking #349. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 27.8%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 22,244 girls born was named Betty. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Betty is a familiar vintage short form of Elizabeth and carries the same meaning, God is my oath. It feels warm, bright, and strongly retro in modern use.
Once hugely popular as a formal given name, Betty later became an emblem of mid-century naming and is now starting to feel fresh again. Its friendly simplicity is a big part of its charm.