Beaufort
Boy name · French · Old French
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #3,368 in 1918
0 babies were named Beaufort in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1918–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryBeaufort first shows up in US birth records in 1918, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 107 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1918, when it reached #3,368.
About the name Beaufort
Beaufort is a boy name of French and Old French origin. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ort”. US birth records list Beaufort for boys from 1918 to 1976, in 6 of those 59 years. Its best year was 1918, when it ranked #3,368 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1976, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:French namesOld French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.5 | 289,855 boys |
| 1920s | 1.2 | 854,701 boys |
| 1930s | 1.1 | 943,396 boys |
| 1970s | 0.5 | 2,187,500 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Beaufort
What is the origin of the name Beaufort?
Beaufort has French, Old French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Beaufort a boy or girl name?
Beaufort is a boy name.
How popular is the name Beaufort?
Beaufort is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1976. It peaked at #3,368 in 1918.