Bethel
Girl nameBethel has been given to 6,237 babies in the U.S. since 1890. It peaked in 1922. In 2025, about 1 in 35,717 girls was named Bethel.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
6,237
Peak year
1922 (150 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1890
10-year trend
▼ -27%
Gender split
84% girls / 16% boys
Rank through the decades
Bethel's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #640 |
| 1925 | #768 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Bethel — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Bethel.
FAQ
How popular is the name Bethel?
Bethel has been given to 6,237 babies in the U.S. since 1890. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Bethel peak?
Bethel peaked in 1922, when 150 babies were given the name.
Is Bethel a girl or boy name?
Bethel is primarily a girl name (84% of babies named Bethel are girls).
Get new name insights first
Occasional updates when we add new data & tools. No spam, unsubscribe anytime by replying to any email or writing to hello@zalize.com.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We store only your email address and the date you signed up.