Beau is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #3174 in 1997 with 4 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 302 births ranking #169. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 33.3%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 73,296 girls born was named Beau. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.