Girl nameCurrently #9,009 in the USSteady
Bette
//ˈbɛti//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19245 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Bette'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.
Bette's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Bette |
|---|---|
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1900 | 6 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1902 | 14 |
| 1903 | 9 |
| 1904 | 9 |
| 1906 | 11 |
| 1907 | 16 |
| 1908 | 18 |
| 1909 | 19 |
| 1910 | 21 |
| 1911 | 29 |
| 1912 | 38 |
| 1913 | 53 |
| 1914 | 82 |
| 1915 | 148 |
| 1916 | 230 |
| 1917 | 387 |
| 1918 | 582 |
| 1919 | 718 |
| 1920 | 1,000 |
| 1921 | 1,316 |
| 1922 | 1,482 |
| 1923 | 1,693 |
| 1924 | 1,742 |
| 1925 | 1,592 |
| 1926 | 1,381 |
| 1927 | 1,189 |
| 1928 | 1,000 |
| 1929 | 890 |
| 1930 | 774 |
| 1931 | 709 |
| 1932 | 772 |
| 1933 | 855 |
| 1934 | 746 |
| 1935 | 658 |
| 1936 | 717 |
| 1937 | 685 |
| 1938 | 742 |
| 1939 | 736 |
| 1940 | 734 |
| 1941 | 747 |
| 1942 | 836 |
| 1943 | 769 |
| 1944 | 691 |
| 1945 | 640 |
| 1946 | 732 |
| 1947 | 739 |
| 1948 | 581 |
| 1949 | 570 |
| 1950 | 459 |
| 1951 | 495 |
| 1952 | 384 |
| 1953 | 444 |
| 1954 | 389 |
| 1955 | 339 |
| 1956 | 282 |
| 1957 | 267 |
| 1958 | 188 |
| 1959 | 191 |
| 1960 | 145 |
| 1961 | 146 |
| 1962 | 117 |
| 1963 | 101 |
| 1964 | 105 |
| 1965 | 75 |
| 1966 | 56 |
| 1967 | 55 |
| 1968 | 44 |
| 1969 | 46 |
| 1970 | 32 |
| 1971 | 25 |
| 1972 | 21 |
| 1973 | 21 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 11 |
Bette through the decades
- Bette peaked in 1924, when 1,742 babies were named Bette in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2024), use of Bette has risen 65% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Bette currently ranks #9,009 in the US and is holding steady.