Beau is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2862 in 2022 with 59 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 65 births ranking #2660. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 27,776 girls born was named Beau. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.