Girls name · North Carolina
Bethany in North Carolina
In SSA data for North Carolina, 2,677 babies are named Bethany across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1950. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #664 most popular girls name, with 15 born.
Popularity over time
Bethany in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 5 | #597 |
| 1968 | 6 | #591 |
| 1978 | 14 | #340 |
| 1987 | 71 | #98 |
| 1997 | 98 | #88 |
| 2006 | 56 | #186 |
| 2016 | 20 | #480 |
| 2025 | 15 | #664 |
No year in North Carolina had more Bethany births than 1996, when 115 were born. Bethany's highest rank in North Carolina was #75, set in 1996.
Its rank among girls names in North Carolina ran from #75 in 1996 to #1045 in 2023, starting at #597 in 1950 and ending at #664 in 2025.
Nationally, Bethany's strongest state was Rhode Island, where it hit #23 in 1979. See Bethany in every state →
How popular is Bethany in North Carolina?
In SSA data for North Carolina, 2,677 babies are named Bethany across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1950. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #664 most popular girls name, with 15 born.
How many babies are named Bethany in North Carolina?
15 Bethany babies were born in North Carolina in 2025.
What is the rank of Bethany in North Carolina?
In 2025, Bethany sat at #664 on the girls list for North Carolina.
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.