Beauregard
Beauregard is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Beautiful gaze, lovely view, or beautiful aspect.
Origin and history
Beauregard is a male name of French origin meaning 'beautiful gaze' or 'lovely aspect.' Historically associated with aristocratic French place names, it was later adopted as a given name in the United States. While rare overall, it has seen a subtle increase in U.S. usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
627 babies in the United States have been named Beauregard since 1880. It ranks #4049 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1736.
States where it is most popular
- CA (54.2 %)
- MI (14.6 %)
- OH (10.4 %)
- TX (10.4 %)
- VA (10.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 10 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 11 |
| 1980-1990 | 25 |
| 1990-2000 | 32 |
| 2000-2010 | 73 |
| 2010-2019 | 259 |
| 2020-2029 | 191 |
Nicknames
Beau, Bo
Fun facts
- Beauregard originated as a French place name denoting a location with a fine view or pleasing appearance.
- Although historically rare in the U.S., nearly a third of all recorded births for the name since 1880 occurred between 2020 and 2025.