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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Bette — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Betsy|Bettie
FrenchGirl↓ Fading

Bette

BET · 1 syllables

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Girl
#9009
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#9009
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 8
Peak rank
#7302 in 2023
5yr change
-1707 ranks
Birth frequency
3.1 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #9009 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
French girl names
Bette

Popularity score: 8  ·  SSA Rank: #9009

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
6
Higher than 6% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-1707 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
19 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Bette scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
40
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ClassicVintageGirl1-syllableFrench OriginHebrew RootMid-centuryRareStrongRetro
Character
commanding stage presencebold artistic expression
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Bettes

boldtheatricaltalentedresilientcharismatic
STRONG
High confidence

Bette is a French girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #9009 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -1707 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#9009 · very rare
Bette at a Glance
Meaning:Short form of Elizabeth, derived from Hebrew meaning 'God's oath' or 'devoted to God'
Language root:French diminutive · Hebrew Elisabet
Peak rank:#7302 in 2023
5yr change:-1707 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Bette Davis
Actress
Bette Midler
Singer & Actress
Similar Sound
BetBettieBettyBessBelle
Similar Style
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Works well with
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Bette · Overview
Summary

Bette is a French girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #9009 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 4/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Vintage character
Bette carries a warm, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 1707 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
bette.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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