Beckett Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Beckett is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Beckett?
Beckett is spelled B-E-C-K-E-T-T. The name has 7 letters.
Beckett at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Beckett may derive from an Old English surname referring to a “bee cottage” or a “little brook.”
- Origin
- Beckett commonly originates from Old English roots as a surname later used as a given name.
- Pronunciation
- BEK-it · 2 syllables
Beckett Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,855
Recorded Births107
Rank#141
Recorded Births2,518
- Girls usage fell 45 places to #1,855 and recorded 4 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 25 places to #141 and recorded 322 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Beckett Mean?
Beckett may derive from an Old English surname referring to a “bee cottage” or a “little brook.”
Origin: Beckett commonly originates from Old English roots as a surname later used as a given name.
How Do You Pronounce Beckett?
PronunciationBEK-it
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Beckett?
- History
- Beckett has been documented historically as a surname before its use as a given name.
Beckett Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 107 | #1,855 |
| 2025 | Boys | 2,518 | #141 |
| 2024 | Girls | 111 | #1,810 |
| 2024 | Boys | 2,196 | #166 |
| 2023 | Girls | 97 | #2,020 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,873 | #196 |
| 2022 | Girls | 128 | #1,648 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,963 | #195 |
| 2021 | Girls | 125 | #1,667 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,923 | #198 |
| 2020 | Girls | 101 | #1,893 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,810 | #210 |
| 2019 | Girls | 106 | #1,888 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,772 | #215 |
| 2018 | Girls | 74 | #2,419 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,653 | #229 |
| 2017 | Girls | 85 | #2,221 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,687 | #227 |
| 2016 | Girls | 93 | #2,093 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,839 | #214 |
| 2015 | Girls | 99 | #1,996 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,822 | #218 |
| 2014 | Girls | 79 | #2,323 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,525 | #245 |
When Was Beckett Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
2,518 recorded births
National rank #141
2024 · Boys
2,196 recorded births
National rank #166
2022 · Boys
1,963 recorded births
National rank #195
2021 · Boys
1,923 recorded births
National rank #198
Where Beckett Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| IA | #23 | 77 |
| SD | #26 | 26 |
| VT | #37 | 10 |
| KS | #60 | 53 |
| ND | #61 | 17 |
| LA | #64 | 64 |
| KY | #67 | 68 |
| NE | #67 | 34 |