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Current rank (2025)#10107
Babies named Bethlehem in 20259
Total recorded472
Peak year2015 (24 babies)
Highest rank ever#5575
Years in records1985–2025 (37 years of data)
Change over last 5 years↑ 399 spots

Frequently asked about Bethlehem

What does the name Bethlehem mean?
Bethlehem means “Gold” from Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Bethlehem?
Bethlehem has Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “Gold”.
How popular is Bethlehem?
Bethlehem ranked #10107 in 2025 — given to 9 babies that year.
When was Bethlehem most popular?
Bethlehem peaked in 2015 with 24 babies registered that year.
Is Bethlehem a boy or girl name?
Bethlehem is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Bethlehems in registered births are female.
Is the name Bethlehem rising or falling in popularity?
Bethlehem has risen 399 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #10506 in 2020 to #10107 in 2025.
How long has Bethlehem been recorded?
Bethlehem appears in birth records across 37 years — from 1985 through 2025.

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