Beau
girl name#2859 in 2025Beau entered the US charts in 1977, peaked at #2637 in 2024, ranks #2859 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1977–2025
#2859
rank today
#2637
peak (2024)
59
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #8857 |
| 1980s | #7672 |
| 1990s | #12397 |
| 2000s | #8753 |
| 2010s | #3872 |
| 2020s | #2933 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Beau has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Beau are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Beau is a kid of about 9 — 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 Beau in 2025?
- Beau ranks #2859 among US girl names in 2025, with 59 babies given the name.
- When was the name Beau most popular?
- Beau peaked in 2024, reaching #2637 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Beau with classmates?
- Beau will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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