Girls name · Illinois
Bethany in Illinois
Bethany was the 1138th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 7 babies named Bethany that year. Since 1949, Illinois families have named 3,636 babies Bethany.
Popularity over time
Bethany in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 5 | 784th |
| 1966 | 20 | 469th |
| 1976 | 57 | 218th |
| 1986 | 157 | 84th |
| 1995 | 98 | 156th |
| 2005 | 43 | 322nd |
| 2015 | 20 | 580th |
| 2025 | 7 | 1138th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 784th in 1949 to 1138th in 2025.
The most babies named Bethany in Illinois in a single year was 157, in 1986. Its best showing was 84th among girls names in 1986.
Across the country, Bethany reached its best rank of 23rd in Rhode Island (1979). See Bethany in every state →
How popular is Bethany in Illinois?
Bethany was the 1138th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 7 babies named Bethany that year. Since 1949, Illinois families have named 3,636 babies Bethany.
How many babies are named Bethany in Illinois?
In 2025, 7 babies were named Bethany in Illinois. The most babies named Bethany in Illinois in a single year was 157, in 1986.
What is the rank of Bethany in Illinois?
Bethany ranked 1138th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 84th among girls names in 1986.
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.