Bethany
Bethany is a biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning 'house of figs' or 'house of affliction.' It was the name of a village near Jerusalem where Jesus visited Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, giving it strong spiritual significance.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 349. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 915
- 2012: 904
- 2013: 803
- 2014: 829
- 2015: 770
- 2016: 692
- 2017: 629
- 2018: 658
- 2019: 550
- 2020: 483
- 2021: 465
- 2022: 444
- 2023: 390
- 2024: 389
- 2025: 362
- 2026 (projected): 349
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Strong biblical association appeals to religious families
- •Has a sweet, approachable sound with nickname flexibility
- •Popular in the 1980s-90s, now considered a classic rather than trendy choice
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Statistics
100,902
Total births since 1880
1987
Peak year
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