How Many People Are Named Beau?

61,360

people in the United States are named Beau

1 in 5,459 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#961

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0183%

Of US population

Peak Year

2024

4,759 births

Trend

Rising

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: BO
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Means "beautiful" in French. It has been occasionally used as an American given name since the late 19th century. It appears in Margaret Mitchell's novel 'Gone with the Wind' (1936) as the name of Ashley and Melanie's son.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
1.6%
Male
98.5%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 15.7 years old

Young (<30) 47,712
77.8%
Adult (30–60) 13,318
21.7%
Senior (>60) 330
0.5%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1932 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 5,537
Texas 5,176
Ohio 2,569
Florida 2,416
Louisiana 2,252
Pennsylvania 2,062
Illinois 2,043
Minnesota 1,886
Washington 1,883
Michigan 1,757

💡 Fun Facts About "Beau"

  • 4,759 babies were named Beau in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2024
  • Currently rising in popularity
  • First recorded in 1932
  • Most popular in California

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