Bethel

Bethel is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 42 babies in the United States.

Bethel at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Bethel

Bethel belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Bethel first appears in Social Security records in 1890 and has been given to 6,186 babies since 1880, including 42 in 2024.

Bethel in US records

First recorded (US)
1890
Babies named Bethel in 2024
42
Total since 1880
6,186

Bethel in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Babies named Bethel in 2025
32
Total since 1996
361

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bethel mean?

The meaning of Bethel is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Bethel a boy or girl name?

Bethel is a unisex name. In 2024, 42 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Bethel?

Bethel comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Bethel?

Bethel is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1890 and has been given to 6,186 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].