536births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
2019Peak · Alberta
#812Alberta 2025
Bethlehem is a girl name family recorded 536 times in 4 countries since 1985. It ranks highest today in Alberta (#812 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 2019, at 14.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Bethlehem
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem | English | 472 | 🇺🇸 United States | #10107 | 2015 | ▼ 58 % |
| Bethlehem | English | 48 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2005 | – |
| Bethlehem | English | 10 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #812 | 2019 | – |
| Bethlehem | English | 6 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1995 | – |
Questions about Bethlehem
How popular is the name Bethlehem?
In 2025 it ranked #812 in Alberta. Official registers record 536 births across 4 countries.
When was Bethlehem most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 2019, at 14.1 births per 100,000.
Is Bethlehem a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Bethlehem is a girl name.