Betsey

Girl name

Betsey has been given to 2,481 babies in the U.S. since 1884. It peaked in 1942.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,481

Peak year

1942 (62 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1884

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

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

48,957 babies since 1880

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

2,500 babies since 1899

2,522 babies since 1917

2,425 babies since 1925

2,379 babies since 1913

2,626 babies since 1890

2,318 babies since 1915

2,317 babies since 1915

2,316 babies since 1915

How popular is the name Betsey?

Betsey has been given to 2,481 babies in the U.S. since 1884. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Betsey peak?

Betsey peaked in 1942, when 62 babies were given the name.

Is Betsey a girl or boy name?

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

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