Bettye, derived from Elizabeth, is a vintage given name that has been utilized since the mid-20th century. It consists of two syllables and ends with a distinctive 'ye' sound, giving it a unique cadence. The name Bettye was particularly popular in the United States during the post-World War II era.
Bettye was quite popular from 1930 to 1942, with a total of 47 babies named Bettye during that period. The name's popularity seemed to fluctuate, peaking at 8 births in 1940 and dropping as low as 5 births in certain years.