girls' name 1930–2017

Betty

Betty is losing ground — from #3 in 1930 to #617 in 2017.

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#617 last ranked in 2017
2 registrations that year
608 total 1930–2017

Note: Betty hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.

Popularity over the years

Registrations dropped from 136 to 2 (-99%).

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Peak 1930 · 136
Low 2015 · 1
Years tracked 10

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By state & territory — 2017

How often Betty was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Betty popularity by state — 2017Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: no data for this yearNorthern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: 2 (rank #558)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Betty — popularity by state & territory in 2017. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in South Australia (2 babies)

South Australia
2 #558
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In 2017: 2 babies named Betty across 1 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Betty?
Between 1930 and 2017, Betty was registered for 608 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Betty a popular name in Australia?
Betty has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017, when it last ranked #617 with 2 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.