Beckett Unisex

Popularity: #161 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationBEK-it / /ˈbɛkɪt/

English; Irish

Meaning

English: bee cottage; Irish: little one

Historical & Cultural Background

In English, Beckett is derived from a surname meaning 'bee cottage,' often associated with places in England. In Irish tradition, it is a diminutive form, suggesting endearment or smallness.

Trend Summary

Beckett has seen a steady rise in usage as a modern name choice.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Becket
  • Beck

International Variants

  • Beckett (English)
  • Becket (French)

Famous people named Beckett

Beckett Cook — author.

Beckett Fogg — artist.

Fictional characters named Beckett

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Sibling Suggestions

BennettBridgetBeatriceBrooksBlakeBailey

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Beckett was first seen in the United States in 1992. Beckett has ranked as high as #288 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Illinois, and Minnesota. In the past 5 years the name Beckett has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Beckett (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 159
8%
OH 118
6%
MI 93
4%
FL 84
4%
GA 83
4%
WI 83
4%
NC 82
4%
IN 82
4%
IL 77
4%
MO 76
4%
PA 73
4%
CA 66
3%
TN 65
3%
MN 63
3%
IA 59
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19926
19958
19969
199712
199811
199922
200035
200154
200258
200365
2004134
2005146
2006281
2007361
2008577
2009713
2010860
2011937
20121,042
20131,244
20141,525
20151,821
20161,839
20171,687
20181,652
20191,772
20201,810
20211,923
20221,963
20231,873
20242,186