Bellamy Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Bellamy is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Bellamy?
Bellamy is spelled B-E-L-L-A-M-Y. The name has 7 letters.
Bellamy at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Bellamy is derived from Old French elements meaning “fine friend” or “good friend.”
- Origin
- Bellamy is commonly associated with Old French origins, derived from a nickname describing a pleasant or attractive friend.
- Pronunciation
- BEL-uh-mee · 3 syllables
Bellamy Popularity in 2025
Rank#797
Recorded Births341
Rank#721
Recorded Births374
- Girls usage rose 63 places to #797 and recorded 27 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 34 places to #721 and recorded 21 fewer 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 Bellamy Mean?
Bellamy is derived from Old French elements meaning “fine friend” or “good friend.”
Origin: Bellamy is commonly associated with Old French origins, derived from a nickname describing a pleasant or attractive friend.
How Do You Pronounce Bellamy?
PronunciationBEL-uh-mee
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Bellamy?
- History
- The name Bellamy appears in historical records from medieval France where it was used as a descriptive term for a beloved companion.
Bellamy 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 | 341 | #797 |
| 2025 | Boys | 374 | #721 |
| 2024 | Girls | 314 | #860 |
| 2024 | Boys | 395 | #687 |
| 2023 | Girls | 330 | #832 |
| 2023 | Boys | 348 | #750 |
| 2022 | Girls | 408 | #718 |
| 2022 | Boys | 442 | #629 |
| 2021 | Girls | 373 | #764 |
| 2021 | Boys | 447 | #621 |
| 2020 | Girls | 341 | #797 |
| 2020 | Boys | 335 | #734 |
| 2019 | Girls | 253 | #1,016 |
| 2019 | Boys | 270 | #834 |
| 2018 | Girls | 275 | #960 |
| 2018 | Boys | 182 | #1,086 |
| 2017 | Girls | 249 | #1,036 |
| 2017 | Boys | 135 | #1,332 |
| 2016 | Girls | 234 | #1,098 |
| 2016 | Boys | 57 | #2,305 |
| 2015 | Girls | 186 | #1,293 |
| 2015 | Boys | 24 | #4,179 |
| 2014 | Girls | 107 | #1,876 |
| 2014 | Boys | 5 | #12,108 |
When Was Bellamy 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.
2021 · Boys
447 recorded births
National rank #621
2022 · Boys
442 recorded births
National rank #629
2022 · Girls
408 recorded births
National rank #718
2024 · Boys
395 recorded births
National rank #687
Where Bellamy 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 Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| KY | #307 | 14 |
| OK | #437 | 9 |
| CO | #456 | 12 |
| NC | #489 | 22 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| OR | #312 | 13 |
| WV | #330 | 5 |
| OH | #363 | 30 |
| MO | #392 | 16 |
| OK | #395 | 11 |
| MS | #415 | 7 |
| NE | #432 | 5 |
| AR | #489 | 6 |