Bettye Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Bettye is an English name derived from Elizabeth, which originates from the Hebrew name Elisheba meaning 'God is my oath'. The name has evolved through historical forms such as Elizabeth and Betty, reflecting a personal and affectionate quality. It gained popularity in the 20th century in the United States and is often viewed as a vintage name with a warm and friendly image. There is no significant biblical background associated with the name.
The name Bettye is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the South 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, Bettye has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, 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 female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Bettye' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4231st out of 6773 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 456th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 254th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 532nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3457th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10374th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 30690th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Bettye' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Bettye"
Pronunciation
/ˈbɛti/
Origin
English
Etymology
Bettye is a diminutive form of the name Elizabeth, which is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning 'God is my oath'.
Meaning
God is my oath
Language Evolution
Elizabeth, Elisheba, Betty, Bettye
Historical Usage
The name Bettye gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a variant of Betty, which was a common name during that time.
Variants & Derivatives
Betty, Bet, Liz, Lizzy, Bette
Modern Popularity & Image
Bettye is perceived as a vintage and charming name, often associated with warmth and friendliness.
Famous People
Bettye Lavette, Bettye McGowan, Bettye Adkins
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Bettye"
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 "Bettye"
"Bettye" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4231st of 6773 | 47 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 456th of 9107 | 3,900 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 254th of 9204 | 12,714 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 532nd of 12526 | 5,849 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3457th of 19264 | 302 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 10374th of 27321 | 89 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 30690th of 35406 | 10 |
Regional Popularity of "Bettye" 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 "Bettye" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
30.37% 430th/1416 |
63.16% 871st/1379 |
13.91% 329th/2366 |
45.62% 521st/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
32.02% 495th/1546 |
81.36% 1266th/1556 |
6.25% 147th/2353 |
45.05% 697th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
46.74% 1041st/2227 |
85.51% 2078th/2430 |
11.04% 315th/2853 |
54.63% 1516th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
59.21% 2083rd/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Bettye"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Bettye" 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.