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How Many People Are Named Beth?
Estimated people named Beth living in the U.S. today
125,833
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 159,710
- Peak year: 1961 (6,731 births)
- Estimated living today: 125,833
Beth by age group — who carries the name today?
Beth popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Beth
Beth has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 159,710 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 125,833 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,716 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Beths you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Beth in the US?
An estimated 125,833 people named Beth are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Beth uncommon — about 1 in 2,716 Americans.
Is Beth a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Beth is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Beth most popular?
Beth peaked in 1961, when 6,731 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Beth?
Beth ranks #436 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).