Girls name · California
Betty in California
In 2025, 15 babies born in California were named Betty, making it the #1507 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 36,253.
Popularity over time
Betty in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 40 | #37 |
| 1926 | 1,359 | #2 |
| 1943 | 763 | #19 |
| 1959 | 327 | #121 |
| 1976 | 66 | #382 |
| 1992 | 47 | #711 |
| 2009 | 24 | #1267 |
| 2025 | 15 | #1507 |
Betty had its most births in California in 1925, when 1,529 babies were given the name. Betty's highest rank in California was #2, set in 1923.
Rank swung between #2 (1923) and #2037 (2006) in California, from #37 in 1910 to #1507 in 2025.
Nationally, Betty's strongest state was Oklahoma, where it hit #1 in 1928. See Betty in every state →
How popular is Betty in California?
In 2025, 15 babies born in California were named Betty, making it the #1507 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 36,253.
How many babies are named Betty in California?
In 2025, 15 babies born in California were named Betty.
What is the rank of Betty in California?
Betty's 2025 rank among girls names in California was #1507.
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.