Betty is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1480 in 2002 with 129 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 253 births ranking #1008. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 40.6%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 13,929 girls born was named Betty. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.