How Many People Are Named Bek?

Complete statistics for the name Bek: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Bek
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Bek, a very rare male name, is held by just 18 people in the US, making up 1 in 18,488,265 Americans. That's incredibly exclusive! The majority of people named Bek are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~387
Living in US
1 in 856,458
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Bek
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Innovative Dynamic Confident
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

81,237
Worldwide Bearers
#12,205
Global Rank
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
68,918
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
3,854
🇷🇺 Russia
2,819
🇹🇯 Tajikistan
1,696
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
969
🇨🇳 China
560
🇸🇬 Singapore
462
🇦🇺 Australia
336
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
288
🇲🇾 Malaysia
264

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
18 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
18
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 18 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: 2017

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
23
Classic Feel
7
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Bek Through the Generations

Bek has seen steady usage since its peak in 2017 with 7 births, maintaining a niche presence among newborns. Today, there are 18 individuals bearing this name, with the average age being 10 years old. This indicates a recent surge in popularity, with all but a handful of these individuals falling within the under-30 bracket, cementing Bek as a contemporary choice.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Bek's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Bek

How Many People Have the Name Bek?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 387 people in the United States currently share the name Bek. That works out to roughly 1 in every 856,458 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Bek a Common or Rare Name?

Bek is classified as Very 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 Bek Mean?

Bek means "creative variant of Bek" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Bek in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Bek Most Popular?

The name Bek reached peak popularity in 2017, with 7 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Bek?

Approximately 387 people named Bek live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 387. That works out to roughly 1 in 856,458 Americans.

Is Bek a rare name?

Bek is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 856,458 Americans has this name.

What does the name Bek mean?

Bek means "creative variant of Bek" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Bek more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Bek are male and 0% are female.

When was Bek most popular?

Bek peaked in 2017 with 7 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US387
All-Time Births387
1 in X1 in 856,458
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2017
World Rank#12,205
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.