Girls name · California
Betty in California
Betty was the 1507th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 15 babies named Betty that year. Since 1910, California families have named 36,253 babies Betty.
Popularity over time
Betty in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 40 | 37th |
| 1926 | 1,359 | 2nd |
| 1943 | 763 | 19th |
| 1959 | 327 | 121st |
| 1976 | 66 | 382nd |
| 1992 | 47 | 711th |
| 2009 | 24 | 1267th |
| 2025 | 15 | 1507th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 37th in 1910 to 1507th in 2025.
The most babies named Betty in California in a single year was 1,529, in 1925. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1923.
Across the country, Betty reached its best rank of #1 in Oklahoma (1928). See Betty in every state →
How popular is Betty in California?
Betty was the 1507th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 15 babies named Betty that year. Since 1910, California families have named 36,253 babies Betty.
How many babies are named Betty in California?
In 2025, 15 babies were named Betty in California. The most babies named Betty in California in a single year was 1,529, in 1925.
What is the rank of Betty in California?
Betty ranked 1507th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1923.
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.