How old is someone named Bethany?
The average Bethany is 35 years old.
Half of all living Bethanys are between 26 and 43.
When was Bethany popular?
Parents have been choosing Bethany less often since its peak in 1987; 362 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 46 | 0 |
| 1920s | 119 | 0 |
| 1930s | 164 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 471 | 280 |
| 1950s | 1,514 | 1,200 |
| 1960s | 3,807 | 3,400 |
| 1970s | 12,210 | 12,000 |
| 1980s | 29,435 | 28,000 |
| 1990s | 27,790 | 27,000 |
| 2000s | 15,382 | 15,000 |
| 2010s | 7,615 | 7,600 |
| 2020s | 2,533 | 2,500 |
How many Bethanys are still alive?
About 97,000 Bethanys are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 100,000 babies named Bethany since 1915.
Nearly every Bethany ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Bethany?
About half of living Bethanys are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 3%
- Gen X 17%
- Millennial 47%
- Gen Z 26%
- Gen Alpha 8%
Is Bethany an old name?
Somewhat. Bethany is older than 58 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Bethany will be 57 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Bethany a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.8% of living Bethanys are women.
Names the same age as Bethany
NAME TWIN
Bethany's name twin is Rebekah. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Rebekah's age curve is the closest match to Bethany's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Bethany
How old is the average Bethany?
The average Bethany in the US is 35 years old. The median is 35, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Bethany?
About 97,000 Bethanys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 100,000 babies given the name since 1915.
When was the name Bethany most popular?
In 1987, when about 3,300 baby girls were named Bethany.
Is Bethany a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 47% of living Bethanys, 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