173,508births recorded
11Countries
2Variants
2001Peak · Scotland
#140Northern Ireland 2025
Beth is a girl name family recorded 173,508 times in 11 countries since 1884. It ranks highest today in Northern Ireland (#140 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Scotland in 2001, at 334.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Beth
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth | English | 159,755 | 🇺🇸 United States | #3389 | 1964 | ▲ 14 % |
| Beth | English | 6,440 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 1996 | – |
| Beth | English | 2,654 | 🏴 Scotland | #474 | 2001 | ▼ 85 % |
| Beth | English | 1,656 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1961 | – |
| Beth | English | 924 | 🇬🇧 Northern Ireland | #140 | 2000 | ▼ 38 % |
| Beth | English | 836 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | #266 | 2015 | ▼ 57 % |
| Bet | Catalan | 315 | 🇪🇸 Catalonia | #286 | 2015 | ▼ 30 % |
How we grouped these names
- Beth ↔ Bet — spelling variant
Questions about Beth
How popular is the name Beth?
In 2025 it ranked #140 in Northern Ireland. Official registers record 173,508 births across 11 countries.
What is Beth in other languages?
Bet (Catalan).
When was Beth most popular?
It peaked in Scotland in 2001, at 334.5 births per 100,000.
Is Beth a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Beth is a girl name.