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
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 15.7 years old
📈 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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