Name meaning & stats
Bette
Bette means “my God is an oath”. 11,829 US babies since 1940, peak 1942. Notable Bettes are 1.2× over-represented as politicians.
What it means
“my God is an oath”
Spelling of Beth
A short form of Elizabeth and Bethany.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1942
11,829 US babies were named Bette between 1940 and 2025.
Where Bettes end up
Not enough notable Bettes yet, so this uses the spelling family: Beth, Bette.
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 0.9× | High · 35 people |
| Writer | 1.1× | High · 32 people |
| Politician | 1.2× | High · 28 people |
| Professor | 1.0× | Medium · 16 people |
Among notable women who are politicians, the Beth family show up 1.2× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Bette has a surprise career: 1.6×
Spelling family
1 in 14 Beths spell it Bette
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1942)