Bethel
Meaning
biblical place name, 'house of God'
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Bethel peaked in the 1900s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Bethel
People given the name Bethel in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1950 to 2019. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Bethel deep dive
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