Girls name · Virginia
Bethany in Virginia
Bethany was the 615th most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 12 babies named Bethany that year. Since 1963, Virginia families have named 2,450 babies Bethany.
Popularity over time
Bethany in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 7 | 513th |
| 1972 | 16 | 288th |
| 1981 | 48 | 130th |
| 1990 | 73 | 101st |
| 1998 | 67 | 109th |
| 2007 | 35 | 242nd |
| 2016 | 16 | 497th |
| 2025 | 12 | 615th |
Its rank among girls names in Virginia fell from 513th in 1963 to 615th in 2025.
The most babies named Bethany in Virginia in a single year was 96, in 1988. Its best showing was 72nd among girls names in 1988.
Across the country, Bethany reached its best rank of 23rd in Rhode Island (1979). See Bethany in every state →
How popular is Bethany in Virginia?
Bethany was the 615th most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 12 babies named Bethany that year. Since 1963, Virginia families have named 2,450 babies Bethany.
How many babies are named Bethany in Virginia?
In 2025, 12 babies were named Bethany in Virginia. The most babies named Bethany in Virginia in a single year was 96, in 1988.
What is the rank of Bethany in Virginia?
Bethany ranked 615th among girls names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 72nd among girls names in 1988.
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.