Beckam
Beckam is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Homestead near the beech trees or stream.
Origin and history
Beckam is a modern English name derived from an English surname and place name meaning 'beech tree homestead' or 'stream homestead'. It gained popularity in the United States as a variant of Beckham, influenced by famous figures carrying the surname. In contemporary U.S. usage, it is a modern, trendy choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,000 babies in the United States have been named Beckam since 1880. It ranks #3682 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1653.
States where it is most popular
- UT (50.8 %)
- CA (13.4 %)
- TX (10.6 %)
- NE (4.3 %)
- IN (3.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 138 |
| 2010-2019 | 588 |
| 2020-2029 | 274 |
Nicknames
Beck, Becks
Fun facts
- Beckam stems from an English habitational surname denoting someone who lived near a stream or beech wood.
- This spelling drops the traditional silent 'h' found in the original surname Beckham.