Beth Gilligan

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Beth Gilligan — Spanish
171K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Beth Gilligan is a name that combines Spanish origins. The first name Beth is a feminine given name of Spanish origin. Beth is a feminine given name. It is often short for Elizabeth, Elsbeth (Scottish version of Elizabeth), Bethany or Bethan. Beth (singer) (born 1981), Spanish singer Beth Accomando, American film critic Beth Akers (born 1983), American economist Beth Alexander (born 2003), English field hockey player Beth Allen (golfer) (born 1981), American professional golfer Beth Allen (born 1984), New Zealand actress Beth Altringer, American product designer Beth Amos (1916–1996), Canadian actress Beth Anders (born 1951), American field hockey player and coach Beth Anderson (composer) (born 1950), American. The surname Gilligan: Amy Archer-Gilligan (1873–1962), American serial killer and poisoner Andrew Gilligan, British journalist Arthur Gilligan, English cricketer Billy Gilligan, Scottish footballer Carol Gilligan, American feminist ethicist and psychologist Harold Gilligan, English cricketer James Gilligan, American psychiatrist and author Jim Gilligan (born 1946), American college baseball coach Jimmy Gilligan, former English footballer Ruth Gilligan (born 1988), Irish writer and actress Ryan Gilligan, English footballer Sam Gilligan, Scottish footballer Sandy Gilligan, Scottish footballer Shannon Gilligan, author. Beth is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 171K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Beth reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Beth

Spanish

Beth is a feminine given name. It is often short for Elizabeth, Elsbeth (Scottish version of Elizabeth), Bethany or Bethan. Beth (singer) (born 1981), Spanish singer Beth Accomando, American film critic Beth Akers (born 1983), American economist Beth Alexander (born 2003), English field hockey player Beth Allen (golfer) (born 1981), American professional golfer Beth Allen (born 1984), New Zealand actress Beth Altringer, American product designer Beth Amos (1916–1996), Canadian actress Beth Anders (born 1951), American field hockey player and coach Beth Anderson (composer) (born 1950), American.

Surname: Gilligan

Irish

Amy Archer-Gilligan (1873–1962), American serial killer and poisoner Andrew Gilligan, British journalist Arthur Gilligan, English cricketer Billy Gilligan, Scottish footballer Carol Gilligan, American feminist ethicist and psychologist Harold Gilligan, English cricketer James Gilligan, American psychiatrist and author Jim Gilligan (born 1946), American college baseball coach Jimmy Gilligan, former English footballer Ruth Gilligan (born 1988), Irish writer and actress Ryan Gilligan, English footballer Sam Gilligan, Scottish footballer Sandy Gilligan, Scottish footballer Shannon Gilligan, author.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Beth is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Beth by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Beth Gilligan

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Beth Gilligan:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Beth?
The first name Beth originates from Spanish. Beth is a feminine given name. It is often short for Elizabeth, Elsbeth (Scottish version of Elizabeth), Bethany or Bethan. Beth (singer) (born 1981), Spanish singer Beth Accomando, American film critic Beth Akers (born 1983), American economist Beth Alexander (born 2003), English field hockey player Beth Allen (golfer) (born 1981), American professional golfer Beth Allen (born 1984), New Zealand actress Beth Altringer, American product designer Beth Amos (1916–1996), Canadian actress Beth Anders (born 1951), American field hockey player and coach Beth Anderson (composer) (born 1950), American.
When was Beth most popular?
The name Beth reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Gilligan?
The surname Gilligan originates from Irish. Amy Archer-Gilligan (1873–1962), American serial killer and poisoner Andrew Gilligan, British journalist Arthur Gilligan, English cricketer Billy Gilligan, Scottish footballer Carol Gilligan, American feminist ethicist and psychologist Harold Gilligan, English cricketer James Gilligan, American psychiatrist and author Jim Gilligan (born 1946), American college baseball coach Jimmy Gilligan, former English footballer Ruth Gilligan (born 1988), Irish writer and actress Ryan Gilligan, English footballer Sam Gilligan, Scottish footballer Sandy Gilligan, Scottish footballer Shannon Gilligan, author.
What are the origins of the name Beth Gilligan?
The name Beth Gilligan combines two different traditions: the first name Beth has Spanish roots, while the surname Gilligan originates from Irish.
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