Beau

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Handsome; Beautiful

Background: The name Beau originates from the French word meaning 'handsome' or 'beautiful.' This term can be traced back to the Latin word 'bellus,' which also conveys the notion of beauty.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#443
Total births
61,360
Most popular decade
2020s (60,564 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+161 ranks)
Years in Top 100
4
First recorded year
1932

Gender usage

98.5% male 1.5% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1932
First year births
5
First year rank
#3,776
Peak year
2024
Peak year births
4,694
Peak rank
#69
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
4,694
Recent rank
#69

Female

First year
1977
First year births
5
First year rank
#9,651
Peak year
2024
Peak year births
65
Peak rank
#2,648
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
65
Recent rank
#2,648

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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