How Many People Are Named Beckham?
Complete statistics for the name Beckham: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Beckham, a very rare male name, is held by just 18,203 people in the US today, making up 1 in 18,129 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all but a handful of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 8All 18,397 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Beckham Through the Generations
Beckham has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 2,239 births. The name's current generation skew is stark, with 18,344 under-30s compared to only 53 over 60, indicating it's firmly a name of the younger set. This trend suggests Beckham will continue to be a rising star among baby names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Beckham's English roots
📄 About the Name Beckham
How Many People Have the Name Beckham?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,475 people in the United States currently share the name Beckham. That works out to roughly 1 in every 34,981 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Beckham a Common or Rare Name?
Beckham is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Beckham Mean?
Beckham means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Beckham in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Beckham Most Popular?
The name Beckham reached peak popularity in 2024, with 2,239 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Beckham?
Approximately 9,475 people named Beckham live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 9,475. That works out to roughly 1 in 34,981 Americans.
Is Beckham a rare name?
Beckham is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 34,981 Americans has this name.
What does the name Beckham mean?
Beckham means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins.
Is Beckham more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Beckham are male and 1% are female.
When was Beckham most popular?
Beckham peaked in 2024 with 2,239 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.