Beau Boy

Popularity: #60 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BOH //boʊ//

Origin: French; English

Meaning: French: handsome; English: beautiful

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Beau originates from the Old French word "beau," meaning "handsome" or "beautiful." This term can be traced back to the Latin word "bellus," which also conveys the idea of beauty or attractiveness. The transition from Latin to Old French occurred during the medieval period, particularly following the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, which introduced many French words into the English language.

As a result, the name Beau entered English usage, primarily as a descriptive term rather than a personal name initially. Historically, the name Beau has been associated with various cultural and literary figures.

In the 18th century, it became more common as a given name, particularly in England and America, often used to denote a charming or attractive young man. The term was popularized in literature, where characters described as "beau" often embodied the ideals of gallantry and elegance.

The name's usage can be seen in works from this period, reflecting the social values of the time, where appearance and charm were highly regarded. Culturally, the name Beau has resonated with notions of nobility and grace, often linked to the idea of a gentleman or a dandy.

This association has allowed the name to endure through generations, maintaining its appeal as a symbol of aesthetic and social refinement. Additionally, the diminutive form "Bea" has occasionally been used, although it is less common.

Overall, the name Beau encapsulates a rich linguistic heritage and cultural significance that has evolved over centuries.

Famous people named Beau

In this section, you will find notable people named Beau. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Beau who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Beau who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Beau Bridges is an actor best known for The Fabulous Baker Boys, The Descendants, and The Landlord.

Beau Mirchoff is an actor best known for Awkward, The Night Shift, and The Last Summer.

Fictional characters named Beau

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Beau is a fictional character from the video game series Fire Emblem. He is a charming and skilled archer who plays a significant role in the story of Fire Emblem: Three Houses.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Beau, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

BeckBlaiseBlakeBrockBodhiBennett

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Beau. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

LeoNoahJudeFinnZaneMiloTheoAsherEliCruz

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Beau was first seen in the United States in 1932.

Beau has ranked as high as #99 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Florida, and Louisiana.

In the past 5 years the name Beau has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Beau is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Beau was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Beau.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 5,224 5,165 59
2024 4,770 4,704 66
2023 4,152 4,100 52
2022 4,017 3,958 59
2021 3,872 3,815 57
2020 3,393 3,344 49
2019 2,979 2,933 46
2018 2,647 2,598 49
2017 2,562 2,511 51
2016 2,166 2,125 41
2015 2,024 1,980 44
2014 1,679 1,634 45
2013 1,345 1,300 45
2012 1,108 1,069 39
2011 879 852 27
2010 789 766 23
2009 764 751 13
2008 764 749 15
2007 711 691 20
2006 645 624 21
2005 659 646 13
2004 665 649 16
2003 629 612 17
2002 458 452 6
2001 459 453 6
2000 507 507 0
1999 476 469 7
1998 498 498 0
1997 469 469 0
1996 528 528 0
1995 526 520 6
1994 593 588 5
1993 535 535 0
1992 590 585 5
1991 699 693 6
1990 737 732 5
1989 582 574 8
1988 594 594 0
1987 519 514 5
1986 672 664 8
1985 666 660 6
1984 704 698 6
1983 567 559 8
1982 687 677 10
1981 1,039 1,027 12
1980 1,230 1,207 23
1979 673 666 7
1978 478 478 0
1977 494 489 5
1976 373 373 0
1975 250 250 0
1974 207 207 0
1973 186 186 0
1972 155 155 0
1971 174 174 0
1970 167 167 0
1969 89 89 0
1968 53 53 0
1967 56 56 0
1966 52 52 0
1965 47 47 0
1964 41 41 0
1963 36 36 0
1962 44 44 0
1961 39 39 0
1960 15 15 0
1959 22 22 0
1958 15 15 0
1956 8 8 0
1955 20 20 0
1954 6 6 0
1953 20 20 0
1952 13 13 0
1951 9 9 0
1950 10 10 0
1949 5 5 0
1948 6 6 0
1947 6 6 0
1946 10 10 0
1945 5 5 0
1944 6 6 0
1943 5 5 0
1942 5 5 0
1941 12 12 0
1940 8 8 0
1932 5 5 0

Top States for Beau (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 374
8%
CA 343
7%
OH 209
4%
PA 206
4%
FL 194
4%
MI 166
4%
IL 158
3%
GA 157
3%
NC 154
3%
MO 151
3%
TN 140
3%
WI 139
3%
IN 135
3%
MN 126
3%
NY 118
3%
WA 111
2%
KY 108
2%
UT 106
2%
VA 103
2%
LA 94
2%
AZ 90
2%
CO 90
2%
IA 88
2%
NJ 85
2%
KS 84
2%
AL 82
2%
OK 76
2%
MA 74
2%
OR 70
1%
AR 62
1%
MS 58
1%
SC 55
1%
MD 54
1%
ID 50
1%
NE 49
1%
MT 39
1%
CT 34
1%
NV 32
1%
ND 31
1%
SD 31
1%
ME 28
1%
WV 27
1%
NH 26
1%
NM 19
0%
WY 16
0%
RI 14
0%
AK 14
0%
DE 11
0%
HI 11
0%