Girls name · California
Bethany in California
Bethany was the 646th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 48 babies named Bethany that year. Since 1946, California families have named 7,572 babies Bethany.
Popularity over time
Bethany in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 5 | 1017th |
| 1962 | 12 | 967th |
| 1972 | 52 | 425th |
| 1983 | 210 | 166th |
| 1993 | 196 | 235th |
| 2004 | 171 | 271st |
| 2014 | 111 | 381st |
| 2025 | 48 | 646th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 1017th in 1946 to 646th in 2025.
The most babies named Bethany in California in a single year was 232, in 1984. Its best showing was 148th among girls names in 1984.
Across the country, Bethany reached its best rank of 23rd in Rhode Island (1979). See Bethany in every state →
How popular is Bethany in California?
Bethany was the 646th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 48 babies named Bethany that year. Since 1946, California families have named 7,572 babies Bethany.
How many babies are named Bethany in California?
In 2025, 48 babies were named Bethany in California. The most babies named Bethany in California in a single year was 232, in 1984.
What is the rank of Bethany in California?
Bethany ranked 646th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 148th among girls names in 1984.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.