Bette

Bette is a girl's 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 11 girls in the United States.

Bette at a glance

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

About the name Bette

Bette 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, Bette first appears in Social Security records in 1896. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #148 in 1923, and in 2024 11 babies received the name — 34,889 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Bette in US records

First recorded (US)
1896
Best US rank
#148 in 1923
Peak year
1924
Babies named Bette in 2024
11
Total since 1880
34,889

Bette in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2004
Best rank
#3961 in 2021
Babies named Bette in 2022
3
Total since 1996
18

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bette mean?

The meaning of Bette 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 Bette a boy or girl name?

Bette is a girl name. In 2024, 11 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Bette?

Bette comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Bette?

Bette first appears in US records in 1896. Its best-ever ranking was #148 in 1923, and 11 babies were given the name in 2024.

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].