Girls name · Kentucky
Bethany in Kentucky
Bethany was the 387th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 11 babies named Bethany that year. Since 1961, Kentucky families have named 2,632 babies Bethany.
Popularity over time
Bethany in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5 | 552nd |
| 1972 | 30 | 164th |
| 1981 | 72 | 68th |
| 1990 | 115 | 36th |
| 1998 | 76 | 60th |
| 2007 | 26 | 177th |
| 2016 | 7 | 582nd |
| 2025 | 11 | 387th |
Its rank among girls names in Kentucky climbed from 552nd in 1961 to 387th in 2025.
The most babies named Bethany in Kentucky in a single year was 115, in 1990. Its best showing was 36th among girls names in 1990.
Across the country, Bethany reached its best rank of 23rd in Rhode Island (1979). See Bethany in every state →
How popular is Bethany in Kentucky?
Bethany was the 387th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 11 babies named Bethany that year. Since 1961, Kentucky families have named 2,632 babies Bethany.
How many babies are named Bethany in Kentucky?
In 2025, 11 babies were named Bethany in Kentucky. The most babies named Bethany in Kentucky in a single year was 115, in 1990.
What is the rank of Bethany in Kentucky?
Bethany ranked 387th among girls names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 36th among girls names in 1990.
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.