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Bethe

BETH-ee /ˈbɛθi/

At a glance

U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1966 (#6,564)
Babies in 1966
5 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#4,595 in 1953
First recorded
1948

Meaning of Bethe

Bethe is a feminine name with origins in English. It is pronounced as "BETH-ee" in both British and American English. The name Bethe is often considered a variation of the name Beth. In terms of popularity, Bethe has been recorded as a given name for baby girls in the United States since at least the late 1940s. While it hasn't consistently ranked high on the popularity charts, it has maintained a steady presence over the years. The name Bethe carries a simple and timeless charm, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a classic yet unique name for their daughter.

How to pronounce Bethe

English

Popularity of Bethe in the U.S.

Bethe was last recorded in the U.S. in 1966, ranked #6,564 with 5 babies. It peaked at #4,595 in 1953. It first appears in the records in 1948.

Bar and line chart: Bethe in the U.S., 1948–1966. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 7 in 1953 and 5 in 1966. Line: rank among girl names, peak #4,595 in 1953, #6,564 in 1966.
  • Girls named Bethe (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1948–1966. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1948⁠–⁠1966 6 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
196656,564▼ 25
196556,539back
196375,296back
195956,245back
195374,595back
194855,243new

Notable people named Bethe

  • Bethe Correia is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC women's bantamweight division.