Will my child share the name Bethaney with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Bethaney per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Bethaney in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Bethaney becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Bethaney is declining: down 331 places since 2008, to #5,876 in 2012. It peaked at #783 in 1996.

Is Bethaney a good choice for a distinctive name?

Bethaney is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Bethaney a popular baby name in the United States?

Bethaney does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Bethaney is a distinctive choice, ranked #5876 in 2012. Your child is likely to be the only Bethaney in their class.

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UK Rank 2012

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About the Name Bethaney

Bethaney has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 3149 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #783 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 1996.

Bethaney is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Bethaney in their class.