Beck
Every Beck since 1957 — 4,109 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Beck
Beck is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #913 in 2025 with 259 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1957, 4,109 American babies have been named Beck. Its peak came in 2025, when 271 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Beck stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Beck year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,441 | 259 | #913 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,039 | 223 | #1,006 |
| 2023 | 28 | #4,768 | 211 | #1,035 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,501 | 219 | #1,015 |
| 2021 | 24 | #5,260 | 199 | #1,071 |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,693 | 196 | #1,035 |
| 2019 | 10 | #9,847 | 158 | #1,209 |
| 2018 | — | — | 116 | #1,490 |
| 2017 | — | — | 127 | #1,386 |
| 2016 | — | — | 170 | #1,137 |
| 2015 | — | — | 148 | #1,232 |
| 2014 | — | — | 121 | #1,396 |
| 2013 | — | — | 114 | #1,446 |
| 2012 | — | — | 122 | #1,377 |
| 2011 | — | — | 149 | #1,184 |
| 2010 | — | — | 139 | #1,257 |
| 2009 | — | — | 146 | #1,226 |
| 2008 | — | — | 135 | #1,286 |
| 2007 | — | — | 131 | #1,311 |
| 2006 | — | — | 131 | #1,273 |
| 2005 | — | — | 132 | #1,203 |
| 2004 | — | — | 115 | #1,294 |
| 2003 | — | — | 79 | #1,594 |
| 2002 | — | — | 55 | #1,999 |
| 2001 | — | — | 64 | #1,765 |
| 2000 | — | — | 73 | #1,612 |
| 1995 | — | — | 13 | #4,536 |
| 1990 | — | — | 11 | #4,689 |
| 1985 | — | — | 8 | #4,737 |
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Famous people named Beck
- Beck Musician · b. 1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Beck in 2025?
Beck ranked #913 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 259 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Beck?
4,109 babies have been named Beck in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Beck most popular?
Beck peaked in 2025, when 271 newborns received the name.
Is Beck a boy or girl name?
Beck is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Beck rising or falling?
Beck is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Beck?
Well-known people named Beck include Beck (musician).