Bethany Robbins

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bethany Robbins — Greek
60K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bethany Robbins is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Bethany is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Bethany (Greek: Βηθανία (Bethania), which is probably of Aramaic or Hebrew origin, meaning “House of figs" is a feminine given name derived from the Biblical place name, Bethany, a town near Jerusalem, at the foot of the Mount of Olives, where Lazarus lived in the New Testament, along with his sisters, Mary and Martha, and where Jesus stayed during Holy Week before his crucifixion. The name has been well-used in English-speaking countries. It was the 59th most popular name for girls in England and Wales in 2010, having ranked as high as 11th most popular name in those countries in 1999. The surname Robbins: Robbins is an English language surname. People with the name include: Aaron Robbins (born 1983), American football player Aidan Robbins (born 2000), American football player Alan Robbins (born 1943), American politician Alexandra Robbins (born 1976), American journalist and author Alfred Farthing Robbins (19th c.), British journalist and political biographer Alwyn Robbins (1920–2002), British geodesist Amy Robbins (born 1971), British stage, film and TV actress Amy Robbins (philanthropist) (born 1970), American businesswoman and philanthropist Andrea Robbins (born 1963), American artist Andrew. Bethany is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 60K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Bethany reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Bethany

Greek

Bethany (Greek: Βηθανία (Bethania), which is probably of Aramaic or Hebrew origin, meaning “House of figs" is a feminine given name derived from the Biblical place name, Bethany, a town near Jerusalem, at the foot of the Mount of Olives, where Lazarus lived in the New Testament, along with his sisters, Mary and Martha, and where Jesus stayed during Holy Week before his crucifixion. The name has been well-used in English-speaking countries. It was the 59th most popular name for girls in England and Wales in 2010, having ranked as high as 11th most popular name in those countries in 1999.

Surname: Robbins

English

Robbins is an English language surname. People with the name include: Aaron Robbins (born 1983), American football player Aidan Robbins (born 2000), American football player Alan Robbins (born 1943), American politician Alexandra Robbins (born 1976), American journalist and author Alfred Farthing Robbins (19th c.), British journalist and political biographer Alwyn Robbins (1920–2002), British geodesist Amy Robbins (born 1971), British stage, film and TV actress Amy Robbins (philanthropist) (born 1970), American businesswoman and philanthropist Andrea Robbins (born 1963), American artist Andrew.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 11%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Bethany Robbins

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 Bethany Robbins:

1
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

7
Personality Number

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

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 Bethany?
The first name Bethany originates from Greek. Bethany (Greek: Βηθανία (Bethania), which is probably of Aramaic or Hebrew origin, meaning “House of figs" is a feminine given name derived from the Biblical place name, Bethany, a town near Jerusalem, at the foot of the Mount of Olives, where Lazarus lived in the New Testament, along with his sisters, Mary and Martha, and where Jesus stayed during Holy Week before his crucifixion. The name has been well-used in English-speaking countries. It was the 59th most popular name for girls in England and Wales in 2010, having ranked as high as 11th most popular name in those countries in 1999.
When was Bethany most popular?
The name Bethany reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Robbins?
The surname Robbins originates from English. Robbins is an English language surname. People with the name include: Aaron Robbins (born 1983), American football player Aidan Robbins (born 2000), American football player Alan Robbins (born 1943), American politician Alexandra Robbins (born 1976), American journalist and author Alfred Farthing Robbins (19th c.), British journalist and political biographer Alwyn Robbins (1920–2002), British geodesist Amy Robbins (born 1971), British stage, film and TV actress Amy Robbins (philanthropist) (born 1970), American businesswoman and philanthropist Andrea Robbins (born 1963), American artist Andrew.
What are the origins of the name Bethany Robbins?
The name Bethany Robbins combines two different traditions: the first name Bethany has Greek roots, while the surname Robbins originates from English.
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