How old is someone named Beth?
The average Beth is 59 years old.
Half of all living Beths are between 52 and 67.
When was Beth popular?
Beth rose fast and peaked in 1961, during the Baby Boom, then faded almost as fast. 51% of all Beths were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 334 | 0 |
| 1910s | 2,027 | 0 |
| 1920s | 3,101 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 3,311 | 780 |
| 1940s | 8,661 | 5,100 |
| 1950s | 34,041 | 27,000 |
| 1960s | 58,519 | 51,000 |
| 1970s | 28,946 | 27,000 |
| 1980s | 15,423 | 15,000 |
| 1990s | 3,457 | 3,400 |
| 2000s | 942 | 930 |
| 2010s | 412 | 410 |
| 2020s | 264 | 260 |
How many Beths are still alive?
About 130,000 Beths are alive in the US today. That's 82% of the roughly 160,000 babies named Beth since 1884.
Most Beths ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Beth?
About two in five living Beths are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
- Silent 2%
- Boomer 44%
- Gen X 40%
- Millennial 11%
- Gen Z 1%
Is Beth an old name?
Yes. Beth is older than 88 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Beth a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.8% of living Beths are women.
Names the same age as Beth
NAME TWIN
Beth's name twin is Curt. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Curt's age curve is the closest match to Beth's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Beth
How old is the average Beth?
The average Beth in the US is 59 years old. The median is 61, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Beth?
About 130,000 Beths are alive in the US today, out of roughly 160,000 babies given the name since 1884.
When was the name Beth most popular?
In 1961, when about 6,700 baby girls were named Beth.
Is Beth a Boomer name?
Partly. Baby Boomers are the largest group, about 44% of living Beths, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this