Beckham Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Beckham is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Beckham?
Beckham is spelled B-E-C-K-H-A-M. The name has 7 letters.
Beckham at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Beckham is derived from an English place name meaning “homestead by the stream” or 'Becca“s homestead.”
- Origin
- Beckham is commonly associated with a locational surname originating from places named Beckham in England.
- Pronunciation
- BEK-um · 2 syllables
Beckham Popularity in 2025
Rank#3,167
Recorded Births50
Rank#168
Recorded Births2,185
- Girls usage fell 348 places to #3,167 and recorded 9 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage held steady at #168 and recorded 1 more birth 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 Beckham Mean?
Beckham is derived from an English place name meaning “homestead by the stream” or 'Becca“s homestead.”
Origin: Beckham is commonly associated with a locational surname originating from places named Beckham in England.
How Do You Pronounce Beckham?
PronunciationBEK-um
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Beckham?
- History
- The surname Beckham has been recorded in English historical documents and has also been adopted as a given name.
Beckham 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 | 50 | #3,167 |
| 2025 | Boys | 2,185 | #168 |
| 2024 | Girls | 59 | #2,819 |
| 2024 | Boys | 2,184 | #168 |
| 2023 | Girls | 28 | #4,746 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,838 | #199 |
| 2022 | Girls | 27 | #4,907 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,833 | #204 |
| 2021 | Girls | 23 | #5,398 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,723 | #223 |
| 2020 | Girls | 20 | #5,850 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,412 | #248 |
| 2019 | Girls | 23 | #5,449 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,364 | #266 |
| 2018 | Girls | 14 | #7,762 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,184 | #295 |
| 2017 | Girls | 17 | #6,808 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,271 | #285 |
| 2016 | Girls | 11 | #9,411 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,120 | #313 |
| 2015 | Girls | 16 | #7,266 |
| 2015 | Boys | 923 | #359 |
| 2014 | Girls | 11 | #9,517 |
| 2014 | Boys | 575 | #490 |
When Was Beckham 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
2,185 recorded births
National rank #168
2024 · Boys
2,184 recorded births
National rank #168
2023 · Boys
1,838 recorded births
National rank #199
2022 · Boys
1,833 recorded births
National rank #204
Where Beckham 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UT | #41 | 89 |
| ND | #53 | 18 |
| MS | #64 | 36 |
| IN | #79 | 93 |
| AL | #80 | 61 |
| WV | #85 | 21 |
| KY | #89 | 56 |
| ID | #89 | 26 |