Girls name · Illinois
Bethany in Illinois
In 2025, 7 babies born in Illinois were named Bethany, making it the #1138 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1949, add up to 3,636.
Popularity over time
Bethany in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 5 | #784 |
| 1966 | 20 | #469 |
| 1976 | 57 | #218 |
| 1986 | 157 | #84 |
| 1995 | 98 | #156 |
| 2005 | 43 | #322 |
| 2015 | 20 | #580 |
| 2025 | 7 | #1138 |
Its busiest year in Illinois was 1986, with 157 Bethany births. Its highest rank in Illinois came in 1986, at #84.
Its rank among girls names in Illinois ran from #84 in 1986 to #1289 in 2024, starting at #784 in 1949 and ending at #1138 in 2025.
Rhode Island gave Bethany its highest national rank, #23, in 1979. See Bethany in every state →
How popular is Bethany in Illinois?
In 2025, 7 babies born in Illinois were named Bethany, making it the #1138 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1949, add up to 3,636.
How many babies are named Bethany in Illinois?
Illinois recorded 7 births of babies named Bethany in 2025.
What is the rank of Bethany in Illinois?
Bethany ranked #1138 among girls names in Illinois in 2025.
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.