Beth
Beth: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɛθ/
Meaning and origin of Beth
- A diminutive of the female given names Elizabeth and Bethany.
How popular is Beth?
Since 1880, 159,430 girls and 325 boys in the U.S. have been named Beth (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #65 in 1961. Its highest rank for boys was #1845 in 1963. In 2025, 45 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Beth FAQ
What does the name Beth mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Elizabeth and Bethany.
How popular is the name Beth?
Since 1880, 159,430 girls and 325 boys in the U.S. have been named Beth (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #65 in 1961. Its highest rank for boys was #1845 in 1963. In 2025, 45 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Beth a boy or girl name?
Beth is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 159,430 girls and 325 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.