Beecher
Beecher is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dweller by the beech trees or woodworker who uses beech timber.
Origin and history
Beecher originated as an Old English habitational or occupational surname referring to someone who lived near beech trees or worked with beech wood. In the United States, it has been used occasionally as a given name, often as a transfer of the traditional American surname. Today, it remains an uncommon choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,019 babies in the United States have been named Beecher since 1880. It ranks #3664 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- TN (52.2 %)
- KY (39.5 %)
- ME (2.4 %)
- GA (2 %)
- IN (2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 17 |
| 1890-1900 | 15 |
| 1900-1910 | 35 |
| 1910-1920 | 201 |
| 1920-1930 | 251 |
| 1930-1940 | 170 |
| 1940-1950 | 142 |
| 1950-1960 | 90 |
| 1960-1970 | 50 |
| 1970-1980 | 24 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 6 |
| 2000-2010 | 13 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Fun facts
- The name originally designated someone living near prominent beech trees, derived from the Old English word 'bēce'.
- The name was historically prominent in the U.S. due to the Beecher family, including abolitionist preacher Henry Ward Beecher and author Harriet Beecher Stowe.