Beau is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #809 in 2002 with 30 recorded births. This places Beau in the top 15% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 302 births ranking #169. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 400.0%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 8,912 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.