Betsey
Below 5 births
About Betsey
This playful variation of Elizabeth became popular in its own right during the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly in England and America. Betsey offers a sweet, vintage quality with a touch of whimsy that distinguishes it from more formal versions like Elizabeth or even Betsy. While its popularity has declined since its peak, it maintains appeal for parents seeking a name with historical charm and nostalgic value. The name received renewed attention through American fashion designer Betsey Johnson, known for her playful and eccentric designs.
Pronounced BET-see.
As of October 2026, Betsey ranked #15676 in US births in 2022 SSA, peaked at #725 in 1889.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Betsey on lists
Famous Betseys
- Betsey Johnson
American fashion designer
- Betsey Ross Wright
American political adviser to Bill Clinton
- Betsey Maria Cushing Roosevelt Whitney
American philanthropist; daughter,in,law of President Franklin Roosevelt
- Betsey Ayer Stevenson
American economist and political adviser
- Elizabeth "Betsey (or Eliza)" Schuyler Hamilton
wife of U.S. Founding Father Alexander Hamilton
Betsey in pop culture
- Betsey Trotwood
character in Charles Dickens's "David Copperfield"