How Many People Are Named Beowulf?

77

people in the United States are named Beowulf

1 in 4,350,649 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#44247

πŸ’ŽπŸ’Ž Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0000%

Of US population

Peak Year

2021

10 births

Trend

β†’

Stable

πŸ“– Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Anglo-Saxon Mythology
Pronunciation: BAY-Ι™-woolf (English)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Possibly means "bee wolf" (in effect equal to "bear") from Old English beo "bee" and wulf "wolf". This is the name of the main character in the anonymous 8th-century epic poem 'Beowulf'. Set in Denmark, the poem tells how he slays the monster Grendel and its mother at the request of king HroΓ°gar. After this Beowulf becomes the king of the Geats. The conclusion of the poem tells how Beawulf, in his old age, slays a dragon but is himself mortally wounded in the act.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.0%
Male
100.0%

This name is Primarily Male

πŸ‘₯ Age Distribution

Average Age: 5.9 years old

Young (<30) 77
100%
Adult (30–60) 0
0%
Senior (>60) 0
0%

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 2010 to 2024

πŸ’‘ Fun Facts About "Beowulf"

  • 5 babies were named Beowulf in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2021
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 2010

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