Beckham Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBEK-um / /ˈbɛk.əm/English
Meaning
Beek's homestead
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Beckham is of English origin, derived from a surname that refers to a place name. It gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century, particularly due to the fame of soccer player David Beckham. The name reflects a trend of using surnames as first names in modern naming practices.
Trend Summary
Beckham has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Beckham was first seen in the United States in 1902. Beckham has ranked as high as #290 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, Utah, California, Ohio, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Beckham has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Beckham (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 200 | |
| CA | 128 | |
| OH | 103 | |
| IN | 98 | |
| UT | 97 | |
| FL | 96 | |
| NC | 80 | |
| MI | 80 | |
| MO | 79 | |
| TN | 73 | |
| PA | 66 | |
| GA | 65 | |
| IL | 65 | |
| KY | 56 | |
| LA | 56 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1903 | 10 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 35 |
| 2004 | 65 |
| 2005 | 93 |
| 2006 | 131 |
| 2007 | 173 |
| 2008 | 231 |
| 2009 | 254 |
| 2010 | 303 |
| 2011 | 360 |
| 2012 | 492 |
| 2013 | 504 |
| 2014 | 575 |
| 2015 | 923 |
| 2016 | 1,120 |
| 2017 | 1,271 |
| 2018 | 1,184 |
| 2019 | 1,364 |
| 2020 | 1,411 |
| 2021 | 1,722 |
| 2022 | 1,832 |
| 2023 | 1,838 |
| 2024 | 2,180 |