Betsy

Meaning of Betsy

It means 'pledged to God' or 'God is my oath.' It's a popular short form of Elizabeth.

Betsy has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Betsy

After ranking as high as #747 in 2006, Betsy has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Betsy

• Betsy Ross
  American flag maker
• Betsy Brandt
  Actress (Breaking Bad, Parenthood)
• Betsy DeVos
  Former US Secretary of Education
• Betsy Palmer
  Actress (Friday the 13th)
• Betsy King
  Professional Hall of Fame golfer

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Questions about the name Betsy

What does the name Betsy mean?

Betsy means it means 'pledged to god' or 'god is my oath.' it's a popular short form of elizabeth, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Betsy a boy's or a girl's name?

Betsy is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Betsy?

Betsy did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Betsy most popular?

Betsy peaked at #747 in 2006.