Becket
Every Becket since 1969 — 589 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Becket
Becket is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,770 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 589 American babies have been named Becket. Its peak came in 2016, when 41 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Becket stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Becket year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #3,770 |
| 2024 | 36 | #3,277 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4,015 |
| 2022 | 40 | #3,060 |
| 2021 | 41 | #2,979 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4,719 |
| 2019 | 31 | #3,579 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,389 |
| 2017 | 32 | #3,449 |
| 2016 | 41 | #2,888 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4,190 |
| 2014 | 26 | #3,909 |
| 2013 | 37 | #3,005 |
| 2012 | 26 | #3,903 |
| 2011 | 27 | #3,802 |
| 2010 | 25 | #4,004 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,124 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,272 |
| 2007 | 17 | #5,229 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,067 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,232 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,593 |
| 2003 | 7 | #8,756 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,585 |
| 2001 | 5 | #10,743 |
| 2000 | 9 | #6,903 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Becket in 2025?
Becket ranked #3,770 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Becket?
589 babies have been named Becket in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Becket most popular?
Becket peaked in 2016, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Becket a boy or girl name?
Becket is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Becket rising or falling?
Becket is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.