Bellamy
Of Norman origin, from Old French bel (“fair”) + ami (“friend”).
Every Bellamy since 1993 — 6,759 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bellamy
Bellamy is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #797 in 2025 with 341 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 6,759 American babies have been named Bellamy — about 55% girls and 45% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 850 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 Bellamy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bellamy 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 | 341 | #797 | 374 | #721 |
| 2024 | 314 | #861 | 395 | #688 |
| 2023 | 330 | #833 | 348 | #750 |
| 2022 | 408 | #718 | 442 | #629 |
| 2021 | 373 | #764 | 447 | #621 |
| 2020 | 341 | #798 | 335 | #734 |
| 2019 | 253 | #1,017 | 270 | #834 |
| 2018 | 275 | #961 | 182 | #1,086 |
| 2017 | 249 | #1,036 | 135 | #1,332 |
| 2016 | 234 | #1,098 | 57 | #2,306 |
| 2015 | 186 | #1,293 | 24 | #4,191 |
| 2014 | 107 | #1,879 | 5 | #12,313 |
| 2013 | 51 | #3,177 | — | — |
| 2012 | 51 | #3,223 | — | — |
| 2011 | 53 | #3,139 | — | — |
| 2010 | 48 | #3,367 | — | — |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,386 | — | — |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,577 | — | — |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,596 | — | — |
| 2006 | 23 | #5,740 | — | — |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,043 | — | — |
| 2004 | 12 | #8,802 | — | — |
| 2003 | 23 | #5,259 | — | — |
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Famous people named Bellamy
- Bellamy Young Actor · b. 1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bellamy mean?
Of Norman origin, from Old French bel (“fair”) + ami (“friend”).
How popular is the name Bellamy in 2025?
Bellamy ranked #797 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 341 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bellamy?
6,759 babies have been named Bellamy in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bellamy most popular?
Bellamy peaked in 2022, when 850 newborns received the name.
Is Bellamy a boy or girl name?
Bellamy is used for both: about 55% of babies named Bellamy have been girls and 45% boys.
Is the name Bellamy rising or falling?
Bellamy is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Bellamy?
Well-known people named Bellamy include Bellamy Young (actor).