girl's name
Bethan
BETH-an
- Origin Welsh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 8,502
Bethan is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Bethan is a name of Welsh origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1996, when 825 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 47,904 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Bethan Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,885 |
| 2000s | 3,760 |
| 2010s | 1,208 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 126 |
How Popular Is Bethan?
In 2025, Bethan was given to 11 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Bethan Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Bethan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Bethan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Bethan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Bethan
- Pronunciation BETH-an
Sibling Names for Bethan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Bethan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Bethan
How popular is the name Bethan?
In 2025, Bethan was given to 11 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Bethan a girl's or a boy's name?
Bethan is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Bethan?
Bethan has 2 syllables.
When was Bethan most popular?
Bethan peaked in 1996, when 825 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Bethan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Bethan currently ranks #2,551 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.