Betsy
Betsy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Betsy
- A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth.
Etymology
From the clipping of Elizabeth + -sy (hypocoristic suffix).
How popular is Betsy?
Since 1880, 48,947 girls and 10 boys in the U.S. have been named Betsy (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #228 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #3616 in 1942. In 2025, 63 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Betsy FAQ
What does the name Betsy mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth. From the clipping of Elizabeth + -sy (hypocoristic suffix).
How popular is the name Betsy?
Since 1880, 48,947 girls and 10 boys in the U.S. have been named Betsy (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #228 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #3616 in 1942. In 2025, 63 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Betsy a boy or girl name?
Betsy is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 48,947 girls and 10 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.