Bethel Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Bethel originates from Hebrew, meaning 'House of God'. Its language path includes variations like Beth El and Bethal. The name is associated with biblical significance and is recognized for its spiritual traits. It does have biblical relevance and has seen increased usage in modern times.
The name Bethel is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Bethel has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Bethel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1374th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1757th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2916th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6253rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19652nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15315th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 710th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 985th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2161st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3870th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7171st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4287th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2879th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Bethel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Bethel"
Pronunciation
/ˈbɛθəl/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Bethel means 'House of God' in Hebrew, derived from the words 'beth' meaning 'house' and 'el' meaning 'God'.
Meaning
House of God
Language Evolution
Beth El, Bethal, Betele
Biblical Background
Bethel is significant in the Bible, as it was a sacred site where Jacob had a dream of a ladder reaching to heaven and later named the place.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century, partly due to its biblical associations.
Variants & Derivatives
Beth, Betsy, Bet
Modern Popularity & Image
Bethel is often associated with spirituality and religious heritage, and it has a positive connotation due to its biblical roots.
Famous People
Bethel McKenzie, Bethel Woods, Bethel University Alumni
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Bethel"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Bethel"
"Bethel" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1374th of 7545 | 447 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1757th of 6773 | 307 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2916th of 7552 | 151 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6253rd of 10718 | 38 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 19652nd of 24088 | 12 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 15315th of 23106 | 26 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 710th of 9107 | 1,867 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 985th of 9204 | 1,003 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2161st of 12526 | 498 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3870th of 19264 | 258 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7171st of 27321 | 164 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4287th of 35406 | 509 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2879th of 30306 | 706 |
Regional Popularity of "Bethel" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
45.65% 1080th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
58.52% 1377th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
77.71% 2217th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Bethel" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
40.40% 572nd/1416 |
80.64% 1112th/1379 |
29.71% 703rd/2366 |
62.08% 709th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
58.28% 901st/1546 |
- |
41.56% 978th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
89.99% 2004th/2227 |
- |
89.03% 2540th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
94.98% 4352nd/4582 |
- |
44.48% 3253rd/7313 |
48.51% 3620th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
94.54% 4242nd/4487 |
35.53% 2424th/6822 |
42.91% 2693rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Bethel"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Bethel" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.