How Popular (or Rare) was Beau in 1996?

🇺🇸 United States • Boy

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#427
1996 Rank
528
1996 Births
#60
Best Rank (2025)
5,165
Peak Year (2025)
50,933
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 3,588
Rarity Factor (1996)

📊 The Beau Story

Beau is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #427 in 1996 with 528 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 5,165 births ranking #60. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 3,588 boys born was named Beau. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: French word name  |  Meaning: beautiful; handsome

Beau is a sleek French word name meaning beautiful or handsome. On girls it feels modern, minimal, and slightly unexpected.

The name has long-standing word roots but its use for girls is more contemporary and style-led. Its appeal comes from brevity, chicness, and softness.

Did you know?Beau is one of the names that still carries a very strong word identity even while working as a modern first name.
Similar namesBelle, Bella, Blaire, Brooke, Avery

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