Beck Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
98% Masculine / 2% Feminine
Meaning:
Beck means 'stream' or 'brook'.
Meaning of the Name Beck
Beck is a German surname turned given name. It originated from the Old English word 'bæc', which means 'stream' or 'brook'. The name was commonly used to refer to someone who lived near a stream or brook. In modern times, Beck has become a popular first name for boys. It is often associated with the American musician Beck Hansen, who is known for his eclectic music style.
Popularity of the Name Beck
The popularity for the name Beck peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 216 births, which ranked number 2,144 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Beck had the most female births in 2021 with 24, which ranked number 5,225 out of 17,628 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 216, which ranked number 1,018 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Beck has increased sharply over the last ten years from 122 births to 234 births, an increase of 91.80%. Among males, Beck has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 122 births to 216 births, an increase of 77.05%.
Nationwide Popularity of Beck
- 20 Year Trend of Beck: 325.45%
- 10 Year Trend of Beck: 91.80%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Beck: 77.05%
Popularity of Beck by State
For males, Beck was most popular in Midwestern states with 41 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 28 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Beck. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 14 | 1341 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 7 | 644 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 5 | 1812 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 5 | 1329 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 8 | 953 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 11 | 558 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 5 | 805 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 5 | 862 | < 5 | N/A |
| NE | 5 | 433 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 6 | 1137 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 7 | 992 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 5 | 1019 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 28 | 878 | < 5 | N/A |
| UT | 17 | 282 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 5 | 1074 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 6 | 674 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Beck
- Total Births of Beck: 250 (6.73%)
- Male Births of Beck: 229 (5.88%)
Given the upward trend of Beck over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 6.73% increase in total births, for a total of 250 births in 2024. Male births for Beck have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 229 male births in 2024, an increase of 5.88%.