Beacon
boy name#9714 in 2025Beacon entered the US charts in 2018, peaked at #8990 in 2022, ranks #9714 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2018–2025
#9714
rank today
#8990
peak (2022)
7
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2010s | #12151 |
| 2020s | #10781 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Beacon are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Beacon is a kid of about 3 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Beacon in 2025?
- Beacon ranks #9714 among US boy names in 2025, with 7 babies given the name.
- When was the name Beacon most popular?
- Beacon peaked in 2022, reaching #8990 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Beacon with classmates?
- Beacon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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