Beowulf
boy name#9714 in 2025Beowulf entered the US charts in 2010, peaked at #7089 in 2021, ranks #9714 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2010–2025
#9714
rank today
#7089
peak (2021)
7
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2010s | #10013 |
| 2020s | #9446 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Beowulf are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Beowulf is a kid of about 6 — 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 Beowulf in 2025?
- Beowulf ranks #9714 among US boy names in 2025, with 7 babies given the name.
- When was the name Beowulf most popular?
- Beowulf peaked in 2021, reaching #7089 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Beowulf with classmates?
- Beowulf will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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