UK girl's name
Bethannie
A feminine diminutive form of the Hebrew name Elizabeth meaning "God is my oath".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Bethannie is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Bethannie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5730, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 10 births.
This profile covers 52 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 1996 to 2015. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 52 living people in the UK are called Bethannie. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Bethannie ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 10 girls were registered as Bethannie.
- • About 52 living people in the UK are estimated to have Bethannie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5730
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
10 births
Estimated living
52
2026
Meaning
What does Bethannie mean?
The name Bethannie is a relatively modern combination of the Hebrew name Beth, meaning "house," and the Greek name Annie, derived from Hannah, meaning "grace." Its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when variations of the name Beth were commonly used in English-speaking regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of a similar name is Bethany, a town near Jerusalem mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible. This biblical reference likely contributed to the name's popularity among Christian communities during the medieval period. However, the specific spelling "Bethannie" is a more recent invention, likely emerging in the 19th or 20th century as a unique twist on the traditional names.
While the name Bethannie itself does not have a long historical lineage, it is closely related to the names Elizabeth and Anne, both of which have a rich heritage and have been borne by numerous notable figures throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elizabeth was in the 12th century, when it was used by the daughter of King Andrew II of Hungary.
As for notable individuals named Bethannie, the records are relatively sparse due to the name's modern nature. However, a few examples can be found, such as Bethannie Brooke, an American artist and sculptor born in 1954, and Bethannie Borja, a Filipino swimmer who competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Other individuals with variations of the name include Bethany Hamilton, an American professional surfer born in 1990, and Bethany Joy Lenz, an American actress born in 1981. While not bearing the exact name Bethannie, these individuals demonstrate the enduring popularity and versatility of the name's components.
Overall, while the name Bethannie may be a relatively recent creation, it draws from a rich tapestry of cultural and linguistic influences, combining elements from Hebrew, Greek, and English traditions. Its blend of biblical, literary, and modern associations makes it a unique and meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with depth and character.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Bethannie over time
The chart below shows babies named Bethannie registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Bethannie, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bethannie by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Bethannie was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4890 | 8 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3184 | 11 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2015 | 33 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Bethannie
- Bethany 43,226
- Brooke 18,370
- Bella 14,112
- Bonnie 12,149
- Beatrice 11,306
- Bethan 7,968
- Beth 6,440
- Betsy 5,065
- Beatrix 4,317
- Billie 4,220
- Beau 3,231
- Bryony 3,167
FAQ
Bethannie: questions and answers
How popular is the name Bethannie in the UK right now?
In 2015, Bethannie was ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Bethannie most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 10 babies registered as Bethannie in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Bethannie?
A feminine diminutive form of the Hebrew name Elizabeth meaning "God is my oath".
How many people are called Bethannie in the UK?
A total of 52 babies have been registered as Bethannie across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.