Feminine dossier · first seen 1896
Bette
Endangered
Down 99.5% from peak
Peak era
1924
Peak births
1,736
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Bette
How many people are named Bette?
An estimated 5,994 living Americans are named Bette.
How rare is Bette?
Bette is very rare among babies today, with 8 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 99.5% from its 1924 peak.
How old is the typical Bette?
The median age of a living American named Bette is approximately 76 years, with most bearers falling between 69 and 82 years old.
Is Bette still popular?
No. Bette is endangered as a baby name, down 99.5% from its 1924 peak with 8 births in 2025.
Where is Bette most common?
Bette has its strongest geographic signal in New Hampshire, where it appears 3.7× more often than the national baseline.
1896Peak 19242025
Peak year
1924
Decline from peak
99.5%
2025
8
All-time
34,897