Becker

Becker - A very unique male name

Becker appeared on the charts for the first time in 2006 on position #3444. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Becker and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Becker? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Becker. The baby boy name Becker was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3863 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Becker peaked in popularity 10 years ago in 2016 on position 3323.

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Becker is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Becker is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,624 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,624.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Becker is where you live.

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Becker origin and meaning

German surname

A German occupational surname from becker, 'baker'

Becker is a common German baker surname turned occasional first name, in US data since 2006. As a given name it is a straightforward surname transfer with an attested occupational meaning.

Attested etymology

Becker is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Becker, pop culture references for the name Becker and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Becker

We've found the following names that sound similar to Becker, sorted by popularity.

Booker / Baker / Beecher / Bakari / Boubacar / Bashir / Bashar / Basir / Bakary / Babacar /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Becker

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Becker a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Becker?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

BEK-er · /ˈbɛkər/

Around the world

• Becker (German) — The same surname in German use.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Beck

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2006, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

SurnameOccupational

Why parents choose it

A sturdy German occupational surname in the Beckett mould.

Worth knowing

• Best known as a surname (and a TV doctor's surname in Becker), so it will be taken for one.