Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Beau.
National Rank (2025)
#60
All-Time Peak Rank
#60 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
65,592
Unisex Distribution98.5% Boy / 1.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Beau Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Beau
According to SSA data, Beau achieved its highest historical rank of #60 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 5,165 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 160.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 68 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Beau scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+160.9% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,165Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
5yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
68Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:5
1940s:68
1950s:123
1960s:472
1970s:3,145
1980s:7,174
1990s:5,617
2000s:6,134
2010s:17,768
2020s:25,086
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesBeau
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with B, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
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