girl's name
Bethena
beh-THEE-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 48
Bethena is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1968 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1917, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Bethena Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 17 |
How Popular Is Bethena?
In 1968, Bethena was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Bethena
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Bethena Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Bethena over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Bethena
- English beh-THEE-nuh
Sibling Names for Bethena
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Bethena — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Bethena
How popular is the name Bethena?
In 1968, Bethena was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Bethena a girl's or a boy's name?
Bethena is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Bethena?
Bethena has 3 syllables.
When was Bethena most popular?
Bethena peaked in 1917, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.