Bethel
- Pronunciation
- [Be-thel]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- House Of God
- Origin
- Hebrew
Bethel Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 5,176 baby girls have been named Bethel. The name peaked in 1922 with 119 US births that year (rank #666). In 2024, ranked #3645 nationally — 2,979 places below its 1922 peak.
Top States for Bethel
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Bethel births are: Kentucky (251), Texas (177), Michigan (159).
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Bethel
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6-Letter Names Starting with B
Names with Bethel's exact length and starting letter: Badawi, Baduna, Baghel, Bahira, Bahiti.
Quick Facts About Bethel
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth | Lively | Male | Scottish |
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Compare Bethel to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Bethel against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).