Bethel
Bethel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
House of God.
Origin and history
Bethel is a classic biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning 'house of God'. Historically used as both a place name and a personal name, it remains rare in the United States for boys, with steady but minimal usage over the past century.
Popularity in the United States
1,016 babies in the United States have been named Bethel since 1880. It ranks #3667 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1910.
States where it is most popular
- TN (64.7 %)
- KY (17.9 %)
- AL (10.9 %)
- FL (3.2 %)
- TX (3.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 19 |
| 1900-1910 | 34 |
| 1910-1920 | 213 |
| 1920-1930 | 244 |
| 1930-1940 | 183 |
| 1940-1950 | 129 |
| 1950-1960 | 95 |
| 1960-1970 | 33 |
| 1970-1980 | 17 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 7 |
| 2010-2019 | 20 |
| 2020-2029 | 17 |
Fun facts
- Bethel is featured prominently in the Book of Genesis as the location where Jacob dreamed of a ladder reaching to heaven.
- While used historically for both boys and girls in the United States, it has remained rare for males throughout modern tracking.