Beckett
How to say it: BEK-it · /ˈbɛkɪt/
English surname of uncertain origin, possibly from Middle English 'bec' meaning 'beak' or 'bekke' meaning 'stream, brook'; associated with Samuel Beckett and now used as a given name. source 1
Beckett was the 156th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,518 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 38% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #123 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #156 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,518 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,316 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +38% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #123 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Arriving almost entirely within recent decades, Beckett hit its high in the 2020s. It holds at that high and looks set to keep rising.
What goes with it
Sharp and strong with a literary edge. Sawyer shares the style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Beckett is about 1 in 55.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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