Beaver
boy nameBeaver entered the US charts in 1959, peaked at #2854 in 1964, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1959–2025
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rank today
#2854
peak (1964)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3988 |
| 1960s | #3451 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Beaver are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Beaver alive today was born around 1963, making them about 62 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Beaver in 2025?
- Beaver is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Beaver most popular?
- Beaver peaked in 1964, reaching #2854 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Beaver with classmates?
- Beaver will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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