Beau
4 countries#60 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Beau was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
66,603 births recorded 1932–2025 · currently #60 · peaked in 2025 with 5,224 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Ohio, Florida, Louisiana
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
8,792 births recorded 1992–2025 · currently #196 · peaked in 2012 with 667 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
8,250 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #113 · peaked in 2012 with 643 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
417 births recorded 1992–2025 · currently #243 · peaked in 2024 with 36 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
125 births recorded 2009–2025 · currently #149 · peaked in 2021 with 16 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Beau’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #437 | — |
| 2007 | #422 | ↑15 |
| 2008 | #396 | ↑26 |
| 2009 | #397 | ↓1 |
| 2010 | #375 | ↑22 |
| 2011 | #352 | ↑23 |
| 2012 | #310 | ↑42 |
| 2013 | #272 | ↑38 |
| 2014 | #230 | ↑42 |
| 2015 | #203 | ↑27 |
| 2016 | #188 | ↑15 |
| 2017 | #157 | ↑31 |
| 2018 | #151 | ↑6 |
| 2019 | #132 | ↑19 |
| 2020 | #109 | ↑23 |
| 2021 | #94 | ↑15 |
| 2022 | #90 | ↑4 |
| 2023 | #81 | ↑9 |
| 2024 | #69 | ↑12 |
| 2025 | #60 | ↑9 |
Frequently asked questions about Beau
Is Beau a popular name?
Yes — Beau currently ranks #60 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Beau more common for boys or girls?
Beau is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Beau most popular?
Beau peaked in 2025 in United States, with 5,224 recorded births that year.
Is Beau rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Beau’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3776 in 1932 to #60 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Beau?
At least 75,395 babies have been recorded with the name Beau across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Beau popular in more than one country?
Yes — Beau appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Beau?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Beau include Caleb, Rowan, Ezekiel, Aiden.
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