Beaux
Meaninghandsome · French form of Beau
- US rank
- #970
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #970 in 2025
236 babies were named Beaux in the US in 2025. It has climbed 338 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1977–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 7,236 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Beaux, 236 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Beaux would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBeaux first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
- Best yearBeaux is at its all-time high right now: #970 in 2025.
- Then vs nowBeaux is 16× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 114,943 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 7,236.
- TrendBeaux has climbed 338 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #970. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedBeaux is most popular in Louisiana, where it ranks #174, followed by Mississippi (#312) and Texas (#545). It's in the top 1,000 in 12 states.
- MeaningBeaux is a French form of Beau, which means “handsome”.
About the name Beaux
Beaux is a boy name of French origin meaning “handsome”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-aux”. US birth records list Beaux for boys from 1977 to 2025, in 46 of those 49 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #970 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #970, with 236 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.0 | 333,333 boys |
| 1980s | 3.2 | 314,465 boys |
| 1990s | 5.3 | 187,970 boys |
| 2000s | 11 | 89,206 boys |
| 2010s | 48 | 20,756 boys |
| 2020s | 120 | 8,362 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 Beaux
What does the name Beaux mean?
Beaux means “handsome” in French, as a form of Beau.
What is the origin of the name Beaux?
Beaux has French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Beaux a boy or girl name?
Beaux is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Beaux?
Beaux ranked #970 for US boys in 2025, given to 236 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#970).