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Beth

Recorded 1884–2025 · United States

Beth was most popular in 1961, when 6,731 American babies were given the name — ranking #129 that year. In 2025 it ranked #5,994, with 45 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 159,755 people named Beth.

Most popular in1961
Rank that year#129
Births that year6,731
Total since 1880159,755

Beth over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Beth’s peak in 1961. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Hebrew · short form of Elizabeth

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org