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Beyonce
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), French· “modern name from surname Beyincé”
- Meaning
- modern name from surname Beyincé
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), French
- Pronunciation
- bee-YAHN-say
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- Unranked
- US babies 2025
- 0
- Best rank
- #700 (2001)
- Peak year
- 2001
Meaning and origin of Beyonce
Beyonce is an American (modern coinage) and French name that is usually said to mean “modern name from surname Beyincé”.
Beyonce is a modern name best known through the singer Beyonce Knowles-Carter. Her first name came from her mother's maiden name, Beyincé, a Louisiana Creole surname of uncertain origin. The name is said bee-YAHN-say, with the stress on the second syllable. Because it is so closely tied to one famous person, it is often chosen as a tribute. There are few variants, though some use Beyoncé with an accent. The name is a clear example of a surname becoming a given name through one celebrity.
Popularity over time
Beyonce first appears in US Social Security records in 1998. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 1 different years, starting in 2001. Its best national rank was #700 in 2001, the same year it reached its highest count of 353 babies. It did not appear in the 2025 data, which only lists names given to at least five babies.
Its national rank moved from #1,055 in 2000 and #3,212 in 2010. Of the 1,970 US girls named Beyonce since records began, 85% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. Since 2010, 219 more have been named Beyonce.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Sydnie, Joana, Shyann, Rosalinda, and Nayely.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Beyonce is usually pronounced bee-YAHN-say, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with B and ends in “-ce”.
Middle names for Beyonce
A few middle names that flow with Beyonce: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Beyonce
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Beyonce mean?
Beyonce is an American (modern coinage) and French name that is usually said to mean “modern name from surname Beyincé”.
What is the origin of the name Beyonce?
Beyonce has modern American and French roots. Beyonce is a modern name best known through the singer Beyonce Knowles-Carter.
Is Beyonce a popular name?
No. Beyonce was not recorded for five or more babies of its most common sex in 2025, so it is rare today.
Is Beyonce a boy or girl name?
Beyonce is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Beyonce?
Beyonce is usually pronounced bee-YAHN-say. 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