Betsy is a distinctive choice, ranked #227 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Betsy in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#227
About the Name Betsy
Betsy is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 48 places over five years. Its high point was #132 in 2017, and it now sits at #227. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Betsy is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Betsy
Unlikely. With around 209 UK babies named Betsy per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Betsy in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Betsy has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 48 places in the last five years. Its peak was #132 in 2017. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Betsy 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.
Notable people named Betsy include: Betsy (dog) — Betsy is a black and white longhaired Border Collie, credited with being one of the world's most intelligent dogs.; Betsy Ross House — The Betsy Ross House is a landmark in Philadelphia.; Betsy Joslyn — Betsy Joslyn is a Broadway musical and dramatic actress and soprano..
Betsy does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Betsys in the wild.
209
UK babies named Betsy (2024)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 48 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Betsy
Likely around 1 other Betsy in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Betsy
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
The Betsy Ross House is a landmark in Philadelphia. It is purported to be the site where the upholsterer and flag-maker Betsy Ross lived when she is said to have sewed the first American flag.
Betsy Joslyn is a Broadway musical and dramatic actress and soprano. Joslyn is best known for her Broadway work, including the original 1979 production of Sweeney Todd.
Elizabeth Katharine "Betsy" Johnson is an American aviator, entrepreneur, and politician who served in the Oregon House of Representatives from the 1st and 31st House districts from 2001 to 2005, and in the Oregon Senate from the 16th district from 2005 to 2021, as a member of the Democratic Party. Prior to her tenure in the state legislature she served on the Port of St.
Betsy DeHaas Holden is an American businesswoman and corporate director of the Tribune Company. Holden is a senior advisor to McKinsey & Company and a member of the Duke University board of trustees.
Elisabeth Dee DeVos is an American politician, philanthropist, and former government official who served as the 11th United States secretary of education from 2017 to 2021. DeVos is known for her conservative political activism, and particularly her support for school choice, school voucher programs, and charter schools.