Beck
Boy name · English · Old Norse · Scandinavian
Meaningstream · Old Norse
- US rank
- #913
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #913 in 2025
259 babies were named Beck in the US in 2025. It has climbed 122 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2019–2025
US births per million boys, 1957–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Beck you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 6,596 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Beck, 259 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Beck would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBeck first shows up in US birth records in 1957, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 68 years since.
- Best yearBeck is at its all-time high right now: #913 in 2025.
- Then vs nowBeck is 4.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 26,882 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 6,596.
- TrendBeck has climbed 122 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #913. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedBeck is most popular in Utah, where it ranks #351, followed by Colorado (#385) and Kansas (#428). It's in the top 1,000 in 21 states.
- MeaningIn Old Norse, Beck means “stream”. Our records link it to English, Old Norse and Scandinavian roots.
- OriginBeck is the #8 most popular Old Norse boy name in the US. That's out of 21 Old Norse boy and unisex names in our list.
About the name Beck
Beck is a boy name of English, Old Norse and Scandinavian origin meaning “stream”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with B and ending in “-eck”. US birth records list Beck for boys from 1957 to 2025, in 43 of those 69 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #913 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #913, with 259 babies.
Origin:English namesOld Norse namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.0 | 166,667 girls |
| 2020s | 12 | 83,799 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.8 | 1,304,348 boys |
| 1980s | 2.6 | 377,358 boys |
| 1990s | 10 | 98,425 boys |
| 2000s | 53 | 18,904 boys |
| 2010s | 73 | 13,776 boys |
| 2020s | 126 | 7,925 boys |
Other spellings of Beck
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Beck
What does the name Beck mean?
Beck means “stream” in Old Norse.
What is the origin of the name Beck?
Beck has English, Old Norse, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Beck a boy or girl name?
Beck is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Beck?
Beck ranked #913 for US boys in 2025, given to 259 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#913).