NAME PROFILE
Betsey
Derived from the Arabic 'al-Mahdi', meaning 'rightly guided'. It describes a person who possesses innate wisdom and a calm, spiritual strength, often seen as a visionary leader who inspires moral clarity in others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,481 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1947 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1914 |
| Most recent | 2011 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 43%MA — 39%CT — 8%PA — 5%OH — 5%
Notable People
Mehdi Benatia (Professional Footballer) · Mehdi Hassan (Ghazal Singer) · Mehdi Mahdavikia (Professional Footballer) · Mehdi Taremi (Professional Footballer) · Mehdi Abid Sharif (Professional Footballer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MedoMaddy
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