Girls name · California
Bethany in California
As of 2025, Bethany was the #646 most common girls name in California, drawn from 48 births that year. Its total reaches 7,572 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1946.
Popularity over time
Bethany in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 5 | #1017 |
| 1962 | 12 | #967 |
| 1972 | 52 | #425 |
| 1983 | 210 | #166 |
| 1993 | 196 | #235 |
| 2004 | 171 | #271 |
| 2014 | 111 | #381 |
| 2025 | 48 | #646 |
Rank swung between #148 (1984) and #1501 (1959) in California, from #1017 in 1946 to #646 in 2025.
California had the most Bethany births in 1984, with 232. Its highest rank among girls names in California was #148, in 1984.
Its highest rank in any state was #23, in Rhode Island in 1979. See Bethany in every state →
How popular is Bethany in California?
As of 2025, Bethany was the #646 most common girls name in California, drawn from 48 births that year. Its total reaches 7,572 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1946.
How many babies are named Bethany in California?
California recorded 48 births of babies named Bethany in 2025.
What is the rank of Bethany in California?
Bethany's 2025 rank among girls names in California was #646.
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.