Girl nameCurrently #9,631 in the USFalling
Bethlehem
//ˈbɛθlɪˌhɛm//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20159 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Bethlehem's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Bethlehem's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Bethlehem |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 10 |
Bethlehem through the decades
- Bethlehem peaked in 2015, when 24 babies were named Bethlehem in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Bethlehem has fallen 14% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Bethlehem currently ranks #9,631 in the US and is cooling off.