Batsheva
Every Batsheva since 1969 — 2,198 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Batsheva
Batsheva is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,240 in 2025 with 82 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 2,198 American babies have been named Batsheva. Its peak came in 2012, when 195 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Batsheva stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Batsheva year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 82 | #2,240 |
| 2024 | 91 | #2,103 |
| 2023 | 87 | #2,178 |
| 2022 | 95 | #2,037 |
| 2021 | 87 | #2,155 |
| 2020 | 76 | #2,323 |
| 2019 | 73 | #2,438 |
| 2018 | 88 | #2,148 |
| 2017 | 74 | #2,439 |
| 2016 | 81 | #2,325 |
| 2015 | 84 | #2,240 |
| 2014 | 122 | #1,715 |
| 2013 | 156 | #1,440 |
| 2012 | 195 | #1,244 |
| 2011 | 79 | #2,350 |
| 2010 | 34 | #4,322 |
| 2009 | 35 | #4,286 |
| 2008 | 24 | #5,785 |
| 2007 | 36 | #4,225 |
| 2006 | 36 | #4,083 |
| 2005 | 29 | #4,598 |
| 2004 | 29 | #4,614 |
| 2003 | 29 | #4,436 |
| 2002 | 34 | #3,821 |
| 2001 | 30 | #4,115 |
| 2000 | 26 | #4,544 |
| 1995 | 23 | #4,361 |
| 1990 | 21 | #4,535 |
| 1985 | 19 | #4,138 |
| 1980 | 11 | #5,944 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,235 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Batsheva in 2025?
Batsheva ranked #2,240 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 82 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Batsheva?
2,198 babies have been named Batsheva in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Batsheva most popular?
Batsheva peaked in 2012, when 195 newborns received the name.
Is Batsheva a boy or girl name?
Batsheva is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Batsheva rising or falling?
Batsheva is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.