girl's name
Bettymae
BET-ee-may (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 133
Bettymae is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1931 it was given to 6 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 1926, when 21 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1920.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Bettymae Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1930s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 117 |
| 1930s | 13 |
How Popular Is Bettymae?
In 1931, Bettymae was given to 6 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.
Where Bettymae Is Used
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.
How Bettymae Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Betty-Mae | Betty-Mae is Bettymae written with a hyphen, used in England and Wales, where it ranks #6,183. | 3 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Bettymae
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Bettymae Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Bettymae over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Bettymae
- English BET-ee-may
Sibling Names for Bettymae
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Bettymae — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Bettymae
How popular is the name Bettymae?
In 1931, Bettymae was given to 6 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 Bettymae a girl's or a boy's name?
Bettymae is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Bettymae?
Bettymae has 3 syllables.
When was Bettymae most popular?
Bettymae peaked in 1926, when 21 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.