Beaux
Beaux is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Handsome or beautiful.
Origin and history
Beaux is a masculine name derived from the French word for beautiful or handsome. It originated as an alternate spelling of the English adoption Beau, gaining momentum in the United States in recent years. In contemporary U.S. usage, it represents a modern trend of using French-inspired words with traditional '-x' endings.
Popularity in the United States
2,541 babies in the United States have been named Beaux since 1880. It ranks #2571 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #966.
States where it is most popular
- TX (37.8 %)
- LA (27.2 %)
- CA (7.9 %)
- MS (3.6 %)
- GA (3.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 15 |
| 1980-1990 | 59 |
| 1990-2000 | 104 |
| 2000-2010 | 225 |
| 2010-2019 | 899 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,239 |
Fun facts
- Beaux is an embellished spelling of the traditional masculine name Beau, incorporating the French plural form.
- The name has seen significant growth in the United States, with nearly half of its total historical usages recorded since 2020.