Beckham
MeaningBecca's homestead · Old English
- US rank
- #168
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #168 in 2025
2,185 babies were named Beckham in the US in 2025. It has climbed 80 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1902–2025
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 Beckham you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 782 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Beckham, 2,185 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Beckham would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBeckham first shows up in US birth records in 1902, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 123 years since.
- Best yearBeckham is at its all-time high right now: #168 in 2025.
- Then vs nowBeckham is 512× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 400,000 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 782.
- TrendBeckham has climbed 80 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #168. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedBeckham is most popular in Utah, where it ranks #41, followed by North Dakota (#53) and Mississippi (#64). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Old English, Beckham means “Becca's homestead”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Beckham
Beckham is a boy name of English and Latin origin meaning “Becca's homestead”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ham”. US birth records list Beckham for boys from 1902 to 2025, in 35 of those 124 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #168 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #168, with 2,185 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 26 | 38,168 boys |
| 1920s | 2.4 | 414,938 boys |
| 2000s | 50 | 20,113 boys |
| 2010s | 434 | 2,303 boys |
| 2020s | 1,079 | 927 boys |
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 Beckham
What does the name Beckham mean?
Beckham means “Becca's homestead” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Beckham?
Beckham has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Beckham a boy or girl name?
Beckham is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Beckham?
Beckham ranked #168 for US boys in 2025, given to 2,185 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#168).