Bellamy
Bellamy is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Handsome friend or fine companion.
Origin and history
Bellamy is derived from the Old French phrase 'bel ami', meaning 'handsome friend'. Historically used as a surname in England and France following the Norman Conquest, it has recently emerged as a popular given name in the United States. Modern U.S. usage has seen a significant rise for both boys and girls.
Popularity in the United States
3,014 babies in the United States have been named Bellamy since 1880. It ranks #2350 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #664.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.3 %)
- FL (6.9 %)
- CA (6.5 %)
- OH (5.3 %)
- NC (4.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 673 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,341 |
Famous people named Bellamy
- Bellamy Young: Actress, Singer
Nicknames
Bell, Bells
Fun facts
- The name came to England during the Norman Conquest of 1066, originating from a descriptive French epithet.
- Although historically rare as a given name in the U.S., the vast majority of its recorded usages have occurred since 2010.