How Many People Are Named Beyonce?
Complete statistics for the name Beyonce: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Beyonce is a unique name with origins in Yoruba, meaning 'queen' or 'ruler'. That's just 1,950 people in the US today, or 1 in 169,190 Americans. It peaked in popularity way back in 2001, but most people named Beyonce are still under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 33 is often associated with leadership and a strong sense of purpose, reflecting qualities of a natural leader and someone who can inspire others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 1,970 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: 2001Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Beyonce Through the Generations
Beyonce has seen a surge in popularity since the early 2000s, reaching its peak in 2001 with 353 births. Since then, the name has been on a steady decline, with no recorded births in recent years. The majority of those named Beyonce are under 30, indicating it's a truly modern choice, favored by younger parents who were inspired by the music icon herself.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Beyonce's Yoruba roots
📄 About the Name Beyonce
How Many People Have the Name Beyonce?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,950 people in the United States currently share the name Beyonce. That works out to roughly 1 in every 169,190 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Beyonce a Common or Rare Name?
Beyonce 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 Beyonce Mean?
Beyonce means "queen, ruler" and comes from Yoruba origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Beyonce in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Beyonce Most Popular?
The name Beyonce reached peak popularity in 2001, with 353 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Beyonce?
Approximately 1,950 people named Beyonce live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,970. That works out to roughly 1 in 169,190 Americans.
Is Beyonce a rare name?
Beyonce is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 169,190 Americans has this name.
What does the name Beyonce mean?
Beyonce means "queen, ruler" and comes from Yoruba origins.
Is Beyonce more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Beyonce are male and 100% are female.
When was Beyonce most popular?
Beyonce peaked in 2001 with 353 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.