Beatty is an uncommon given name of English origin. It is derived from the occupational surname 'Baty', which was historically given to a baker or a maker of cakes and pastries. The name Beatty is believed to have originated in medieval England, where it was used as both a first name and a surname. Today, Beatty is still occasionally used as a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries such as the United Kingdom and the United States. However, it remains relatively uncommon compared to more popular names like Beatrice or Betty, from which it may have originated.
The name Beatty was quite popular in 1925 and 1952, with five births each year during those years, totaling ten births overall.