Becket
- US rank
- #3,757
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,885 in 2016
29 babies were named Becket in the US in 2025. It has climbed 941 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1969–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Becket you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 58,824 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Becket, 29 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Becket would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBecket first shows up in US birth records in 1969, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 56 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2016, when it reached #2,885.
- Then vs nowBecket is 3.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 217,391 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 58,824.
- TrendBecket has climbed 941 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,757. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Becket
Becket is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ket”. US birth records list Becket for boys from 1969 to 2025, in 27 of those 57 years. Its best year was 2016, when it ranked #2,885 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,757, with 29 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.4 | 294,118 boys |
| 2000s | 5.4 | 185,529 boys |
| 2010s | 15 | 66,711 boys |
| 2020s | 19 | 53,763 boys |
Other spellings of Becket
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 Becket
What is the origin of the name Becket?
Becket has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Becket a boy or girl name?
Becket is a boy name.
How popular is the name Becket?
Becket ranked #3,757 for US boys in 2025, given to 29 babies. Its best year was 2016 (#2,885).