Betty is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #576 in 2010 with 69 recorded births. This places Betty in the top 8% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 135 births ranking #349. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 283.3%. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 4,653 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.