Beckett
Beckett is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Beehive, cottage, or little brook.
Origin and history
Beckett is an English surname-derived given name meaning 'beehive' or 'little brook'. Historically a surname, it gained significant popularity in the U.S. during the early 21st century. It carries a modern, literary, and refined image among American parents.
Popularity in the United States
29,156 babies in the United States have been named Beckett since 1880. It ranks #692 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #181.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.1 %)
- CA (5.5 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
- IL (3.9 %)
- MN (3.8 %)
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 | 68 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,424 |
| 2010-2019 | 14,381 |
| 2020-2029 | 12,283 |
Famous people named Beckett
- Beckett Cook: Author, Speaker
Nicknames
Beck, Bex
Fun facts
- The name is often associated with the influential Irish playwright Samuel Beckett, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature.
- Derived from Old English elements referring to a stream or a place where beehives were kept.
- Beckett experienced a rapid rise in U.S. popularity starting in the 2000s alongside other modern surname choices.