Pledged to God
Originally a diminutive of Elizabeth, Betty emerged as a standalone name in the 18th century. It reached peak popularity in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s, becoming a quintessential mid-century classic. It is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba.
Less common today
Betty isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #572 in 1990.
Beloved American actress and comedian
Feminist writer and activist
Main character in Archie Comics · Archie Comics
Complex protagonist's wife in Mad Men · Mad Men
Iconic animated cartoon character · Dizzy Dishes
Influential funk and soul singer
Former First Lady of the United States
Nobel Peace Prize laureate
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
