Besty

Girl name

Besty has been given to 53 babies in the U.S. since 1945. It peaked in 1945.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

1945 (9 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1945

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Besty — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Bettygirl

1,004,857 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Besty.

53 babies since 1931

53 babies since 1942

53 babies since 1945

54 babies since 1911

54 babies since 1921

54 babies since 1937

54 babies since 1942

54 babies since 1945

Besty vs Bonda ⚖Besty vs Saundria ⚖Besty vs Galene ⚖Besty vs Lethea ⚖

Sibling name ideas for Besty

Same era and popularity as Besty, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Saundria Galene Merribeth Lethea

Brothers

Ambrocio Lindle Randloph Decatur

FAQ

How popular is the name Besty?

Besty has been given to 53 babies in the U.S. since 1945. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Besty peak?

Besty peaked in 1945, when 9 babies were given the name.

Is Besty a girl or boy name?

Besty is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Besty are girls).

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