Beckett
Boy name · English · Scandinavian
Meaningbee cottage · Old English
- US rank
- #141
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #141 in 2025
2,518 babies were named Beckett in the US in 2025. It has climbed 69 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1966–2025
US births per million boys, 1992–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Beckett you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 678 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Beckett, 2,518 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Beckett would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBeckett first shows up in US birth records in 1966, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 59 years since.
- Best yearBeckett is at its all-time high right now: #141 in 2025.
- Then vs nowBeckett is 83× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 56,180 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 678.
- TrendBeckett has climbed 69 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #141. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedBeckett is most popular in Iowa, where it ranks #23, followed by South Dakota (#26) and Vermont (#37). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Old English, Beckett means “bee cottage”. Our records link it to English and Scandinavian roots.
- OriginBeckett is the #2 most popular Scandinavian boy name in the US. That's out of 259 Scandinavian boy and unisex names in our list.
About the name Beckett
Beckett is a boy name of English and Scandinavian origin meaning “bee cottage”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ett”. US birth records list Beckett for boys from 1992 to 2025, in 32 of those 34 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #141 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #141, with 2,518 babies.
Origin:English namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.8 | 1,333,333 girls |
| 2000s | 1.5 | 666,667 girls |
| 2010s | 39 | 25,954 girls |
| 2020s | 69 | 14,553 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.5 | 224,090 boys |
| 2000s | 120 | 8,320 boys |
| 2010s | 767 | 1,304 boys |
| 2020s | 1,186 | 843 boys |
Other spellings of Beckett
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 Beckett
What does the name Beckett mean?
Beckett means “bee cottage” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Beckett?
Beckett has English, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Beckett a boy or girl name?
Beckett is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Beckett?
Beckett ranked #141 for US boys in 2025, given to 2,518 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#141).