Beckett - A very unique male name
Beckett at a glance
Beckett is ranked #141 among boy baby names in 2025, with 2,508 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #141 and first appeared on the charts in 2000.
- Rank in 2025
- #141
- Births in 2025
- 2,508
- Peak year
- 2025 (#141)
- First appeared
- 2000
- Trend
- #210 in 2020 → #141 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 585 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.5/5 (59 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 585 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Beckett peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 141.
Famous with this name
Beckett Hawley
Scotty Beckett
Rob Beckett
How would you rate Beckett, 1-5?
Beckett is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Beckett is currently topping the baby name charts in Iowa at position #23 - and is the least popular in California at position #429.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 Beckett is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Beckett origin and meaning
English — transferred surname, meaning disputed
A surname whose origin is disputed — usually linked to a diminutive of Bec, 'brook,' or to a place name meaning 'bee cottage'
Beckett is a transferred English surname, famous as playwright Samuel Beckett's family name. As a boys' given name it appeared only in 2000 and has climbed steadily to a peak at #141 in 2025.
Origin uncertain
Beckett is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.
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Becket /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)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 141 |
| 2024 | 165 |
| 2023 | 196 |
| 2022 | 194 |
| 2021 | 199 |
| 2020 | 210 |
| 2019 | 215 |
| 2018 | 228 |
| 2017 | 226 |
| 2016 | 214 |
| 2015 | 219 |
| 2014 | 244 |
| 2013 | 280 |
| 2012 | 311 |
| 2011 | 328 |
| 2010 | 354 |
| 2009 | 412 |
| 2008 | 481 |
| 2007 | 648 |
| 2006 | 770 |
| 2005 | 1155 |
| 2004 | 1304 |
| 2003 | 2034 |
| 2002 | 2035 |
| 2001 | 2767 |
| 2000 | 3071 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 23 |
| South Dakota | 27 |
| Vermont | 39 |
| Kansas | 60 |
| North Dakota | 62 |
| Louisiana | 65 |
| Nebraska | 67 |
| Kentucky | 67 |
| Wisconsin | 69 |
| Missouri | 71 |
| Idaho | 71 |
| Minnesota | 74 |
| Arkansas | 77 |
| Montana | 77 |
| Tennessee | 79 |
| West Virginia | 81 |
| Maine | 83 |
| Indiana | 84 |
| New Hampshire | 88 |
| Ohio | 90 |
| Utah | 93 |
| Wyoming | 93 |
| Michigan | 93 |
| Alaska | 96 |
| Colorado | 103 |
| Mississippi | 117 |
| Alabama | 117 |
| Washington | 130 |
| Pennsylvania | 131 |
| Massachusetts | 135 |
| North Carolina | 138 |
| Illinois | 146 |
| Virginia | 148 |
| South Carolina | 157 |
| Rhode Island | 158 |
| Georgia | 167 |
| Oklahoma | 188 |
| Maryland | 189 |
| Connecticut | 198 |
| Oregon | 199 |
| Florida | 230 |
| Texas | 232 |
| New York | 233 |
| Arizona | 244 |
| Nevada | 325 |
| New Jersey | 414 |
| California | 429 |
Even more about Beckett
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 Beckett 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 Beckett?
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.Pronunciation
BEK-et · /ˈbɛkət/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
Nicknames: Beck
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2000, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
SurnameLiterary
Why parents choose it
Beckett feels literary and preppy — Samuel Beckett's gravitas with the snappy short form Beck. It is a distinctly 21st-century given name despite its old surname roots.
Worth knowing
- Samuel Beckett is a surname bearer, not a given-name one — the association is literary, not personal
- Beck may be confused with Brett or Beckham
