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Beckham
BoyEnglish, Old English· “from an English place name”
- Meaning
- from an English place name
- Origin
- English, Old English
- Pronunciation
- BEHK-uhm
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #168
- US babies 2025
- 2,185
- Best rank
- #168 (2024)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Beckham
Beckham is an English and Old English name that is usually said to mean “from an English place name”.
Beckham is an English surname taken from a place name, usually explained as the homestead of a man called Becca, from Old English ham, meaning home or settlement. The villages of East and West Beckham in Norfolk carry the name. Its use as a first name in the United States follows the fame of English footballer David Beckham, whose career made the surname known around the world. Beckham has a sporty, contemporary sound and fits alongside other surname picks like Bennett and Brooks. Beck is the natural nickname, short and strong on its own.
Popularity over time
Beckham first appears in US Social Security records in 1902. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 19 different years, starting in 1903. Its best national rank was #168 in 2024, and the most babies received it in 2025, when 2,185 were named Beckham. In 2025, 2,185 babies were named Beckham, and it ranked #168 nationally. That is 137% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #10,536 in 2000, #749 in 2010, and #168 in 2025. Of the 20,329 US boys named Beckham since records began, 55% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 8,096 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Jett, Barrett, Hayes, Matias, and Felix.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Beckham ranked highest in Utah, North Dakota, and Mississippi.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | #41 | 89 |
| North Dakota | #54 | 18 |
| Mississippi | #65 | 36 |
| Indiana | #79 | 93 |
| Alabama | #81 | 61 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 98% of US babies named Beckham over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Beckham is usually pronounced BEHK-uhm, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with B and ends in “-am”.
Middle names for Beckham
A few middle names that flow with Beckham: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Beckham
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Beckham mean?
Beckham is an English and Old English name that is usually said to mean “from an English place name”.
What is the origin of the name Beckham?
Beckham has English and Old English roots. Beckham is an English surname taken from a place name, usually explained as the homestead of a man called Becca, from Old English ham, meaning home or settlement.
Is Beckham a popular name?
Yes. Beckham ranked #168 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Beckham a boy or girl name?
Beckham is mainly a boy's name. About 98% of US babies named Beckham over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Beckham?
Beckham is usually pronounced BEHK-uhm. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings