Bettyann Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Bettyann is an English name that combines the meanings of 'God is my oath' from Elizabeth and 'grace' from Ann. It evolved from historical forms such as Elizabeth and Betty, gaining popularity in the 18th century. The name reflects traditional values and is associated with warmth. It does not have a biblical background.
The name Bettyann is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the Northeast region. 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, Bettyann has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast. Across generations, 'Bettyann' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3085th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1303rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2216th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6511th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 22013th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22670th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Bettyann' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Bettyann"
Pronunciation
/ˈbɛtiˌæn/
Origin
English
Etymology
Bettyann is a combination of the name Betty, which is a diminutive of Elizabeth, and the name Ann, which is derived from Hebrew meaning 'grace'.
Meaning
God is my oath, grace
Language Evolution
Elizabeth, Betty, Ann, Bettyann
Historical Usage
The name Betty gained popularity in the 18th century as a diminutive of Elizabeth. The combination with Ann became more common in the 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Betty, Ann, Betty-Ann, Bettie
Modern Popularity & Image
Bettyann is viewed as a traditional and classic name, often associated with warmth and friendliness.
Famous People
Bettyann McCarthy, American artist, Bettyann H. Latham, American author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Bettyann"
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 "Bettyann"
"Bettyann" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3085th of 9107 | 156 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1303rd of 9204 | 624 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2216th of 12526 | 472 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6511th of 19264 | 111 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 22013th of 27321 | 12 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 22670th of 35406 | 28 |
Regional Popularity of "Bettyann" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| 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 "Bettyann" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
82.15% 1270th/1546 |
44.86% 698th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
45.39% 1103rd/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
85.33% 2972nd/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Bettyann"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Bettyann" 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.