Bellamy
How to say it: BEL-uh-mee · /ˈbɛləmi/
Anglo-French surname meaning 'fine friend' (bel ami). Transferred to given-name use in the 21st century.
Bellamy was the 667th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 715 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.4-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #519 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #667 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 715 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,636 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.4 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #519 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Bellamy emerged within the last generation and reached its height in the 2020s. Perched at that height, it should climb further.
What goes with it
Bright and lilting across three syllables, Bellamy blends softness with crisp definition. Avery sits in a similar lane.
Nicknames
- Bell
- Bella
- Bel
- Amy
Honouring a Bellamy in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Bellamy is about 1 in 194.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Bellamy
- Bellamy Young (born 1970)American actress
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