Bette
Bette: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɛt/ · /ˈbɛti/
Meaning and origin of Bette
- Alternative form of Betty (“diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth”).
How popular is Bette?
Since 1880, 34,897 girls and 22 boys in the U.S. have been named Bette (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #148 in 1923. Its highest rank for boys was #3495 in 1940. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Bette FAQ
What does the name Bette mean?
Alternative form of Betty (“diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth”).
How popular is the name Bette?
Since 1880, 34,897 girls and 22 boys in the U.S. have been named Bette (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #148 in 1923. Its highest rank for boys was #3495 in 1940. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Bette a boy or girl name?
Bette is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 34,897 girls and 22 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.