Bethanie
Bethanie is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
House of figs or house of affliction.
Origin and history
Bethanie is a variant spelling of Bethany, derived from an ancient Aramaic place name mentioned in the New Testament. It traditionally means 'house of figs' or 'house of affliction'. In the United States, it is a less common spelling alternative to the standard Bethany.
Popularity in the United States
3,733 babies in the United States have been named Bethanie since 1880. It ranks #2885 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2044.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.5 %)
- CA (20.8 %)
- OH (10.3 %)
- MI (5.6 %)
- NY (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 40 |
| 1960-1970 | 184 |
| 1970-1980 | 452 |
| 1980-1990 | 868 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,145 |
| 2000-2010 | 687 |
| 2010-2019 | 300 |
| 2020-2029 | 57 |
Nicknames
Beth, Betti, Bee
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Judean village of Bethany, located on the Mount of Olives.
- Bethanie emerged in modern usage as a stylized variant of the traditional English name Bethany.