Becker Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Becker means 'baker' in German.
Meaning of the Name Becker
Becker is a German surname derived from the Latin word 'beccarius', which means 'baker'. It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked as a baker. The surname Becker can be traced back to the Middle Ages in Germany, and it is still a common name in the country today.
Popularity of the Name Becker
The popularity for the name Becker peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 31 births, which ranked number 7,972 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Becker had the most male births in 2018 with 31, which ranked number 3,520 out of 14,095 male names. The number of births for the name Becker has increased sharply over the last ten years from 16 births to 30 births, an increase of 87.50%. Among males, Becker has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 16 births to 30 births, an increase of 87.50%.
Nationwide Popularity of Becker
- 20 Year Trend of Becker: 275.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Becker: 87.50%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Becker: 87.50%
Popularity of Becker by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Becker. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Becker in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Becker is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Becker
- Total Births of Becker: 32 (6.49%)
- Male Births of Becker: 32 (6.49%)
Given the upward trend of Becker over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 6.49% increase in total births, for a total of 32 births in 2024. Male births for Becker have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 32 male births in 2024, an increase of 6.49%.