Beckett Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Beckett has gained popularity in recent years, partly due to celebrities like David and Victoria Beckham naming their son Cruz Beckett.

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A Deep Dive

Beckett Overview

Meaning

Beehive, little brook

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from the Old English “beo” (bee) and “cot” (cottage), meaning “bee cottage.” The name evolved from a surname to a first name over time.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɛk.ɪt/

Popularity

As of 2023, Beckett ranks 196th among boys’ names in the United States, reflecting its steady popularity​.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

3 (Expressive, Social, Artistic)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Unique

Associated Traits

Creative, determined, adventurous, thoughtful
A Deep Dive

Beckett Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Beck, Becket

Common Nicknames

Beck, Becks

Diminutives

Becky, Ket

Famous People

  • Samuel Beckett
    (Irish Playwright)
  • Beckett W. Griswold
    (American Scientist)
  • Beckett Barrett
    (American Child Actor)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Kate Beckett
    ("Castle," TV Series)
  • "Beckett"
    (Film)
  • "Beckett & Taylor"
    (Novel)
  • Beckett Mariner
    ("Star Trek: Lower Decks," TV Series)
  • Beckett
    ("Beckett's Quest," Video Game)

Places

  • Beckett Park
    (Leeds, UK)
  • Beckett Ridge
    (Ohio, USA)
  • Beckett Point
    (Washington, USA)
  • Beckett Lake
    (Ontario, Canada)
  • Beckett Creek Migratory Bird Sanctuary
    (Ontario, Canada)

What Is the Meaning of Beckett?

The name Beckett conveys the meaning of “cottage by the brook.” It’s a name that suggests a calm and thoughtful personality, often connected to nature and tranquility.

What Is the Origin of The Name Beckett?

Originating from Old English, Beckett blends the words for “bee” and “cottage.” It started as a geographical name and later became a common surname in England.

Beckett Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Beckett in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1982021#1942022#1962023
Top 3 Rankings#1942022#1962023#1982021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Beckett

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023196
(-2 from 2022)
1865
(-97 from 2022)
0.10185
2022194
(+4 from 2021)
1962
(+40 from 2021)
0.10475
2021198
(+12 from 2020)
1922
(+114 from 2020)
0.10258
2020210
(+5 from 2019)
1808
(+36 from 2019)
0.09775
2019215
(+14 from 2018)
1772
(+120 from 2018)
0.09221
2018229
(-2 from 2017)
1652
(-35 from 2017)
0.08499
2017227
(-13 from 2016)
1687
(-152 from 2016)
0.08524
2016214
(+4 from 2015)
1839
(+18 from 2015)
0.09079
2015218
(+27 from 2014)
1821
(+296 from 2014)
0.08907
2014245
(+35 from 2013)
1525
(+281 from 2013)
0.07442
2013280
(+34 from 2012)
1244
(+202 from 2012)
0.06156
2012314
(+16 from 2011)
1042
(+105 from 2011)
0.05135
2011330
(+26 from 2010)
937
(+77 from 2010)
0.04613
2010356
(+57 from 2009)
860
(+147 from 2009)
0.04186
2009413
(+68 from 2008)
713
(+136 from 2008)
0.03362
2008481
(+184 from 2007)
577
(+216 from 2007)
0.02646
2007665
(+87 from 2006)
361
(+80 from 2006)
0.01630
2006752
(+370 from 2005)
281
(+135 from 2005)
0.01282
20051122
(+41 from 2004)
146
(+12 from 2004)
0.00686
20041163
(+652 from 2003)
134
(+69 from 2003)
0.00634
20031815
(+101 from 2002)
65
(+7 from 2002)
0.00309
20021916
(+66 from 2001)
58
(+4 from 2001)
0.00281
20011982
(+639 from 2000)
54
(+19 from 2000)
0.00261
20002621
(+859 from 1999)
35
(+13 from 1999)
0.00168
19993480
(+1986 from 1998)
22
(+11 from 1998)
0.00108
19985466
(-506 from 1997)
11
(-1 from 1997)
0.00054
19974960
(+1021 from 1996)
12
(+3 from 1996)
0.00060
19965981
(+427 from 1995)
9
(+1 from 1995)
0.00045
19956408
(+1013 from 1992)
8
(+2 from 1992)
0.00040
19940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19930
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19927421
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00029
19910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19890
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19880
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0
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0.0000
19870
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0
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0.0000
19860
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0
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0.0000
19850
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0
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0.0000
19840
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0
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0.0000
19830
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0
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0.0000
19820
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0
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0.0000
19810
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0
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0.0000
19800
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0
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0.0000
19790
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0
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0.0000
19780
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0
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0.0000
19770
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0
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0.0000
19760
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0
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0.0000
19750
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0.0000
19740
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0
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0.0000
19730
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0.0000
19720
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0.0000
19710
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0
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0.0000
19700
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0
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0.0000
19690
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0
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0.0000
19680
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0.0000
19670
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0.0000
19660
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19650
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19640
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0.0000
19630
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0.0000
19620
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0.0000
19610
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19600
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0.0000
19590
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0.0000
19580
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0.0000
19570
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0.0000
19560
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0.0000
19550
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0.0000
19540
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0
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0.0000
19530
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0
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0.0000
19520
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0
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0.0000
19510
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0.0000
19500
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0
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0.0000
19490
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0
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0.0000
19480
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0
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0.0000
19470
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0
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0.0000
19460
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0
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0.0000
19450
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0
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0.0000
19440
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0
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0.0000
19430
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0.0000
19420
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0
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0.0000
19410
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0.0000
19400
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0
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0.0000
19390
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0.0000
19380
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0
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0.0000
19370
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0
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0.0000
19360
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0.0000
19350
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0
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0.0000
19340
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0.0000
19330
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0
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0.0000
19320
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0
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0.0000
19310
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0
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0.0000
19300
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0
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0.0000
19290
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0
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0.0000
19280
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0.0000
19270
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19260
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19250
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0.0000
19240
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0.0000
19230
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0
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0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19210
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0
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0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19190
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0
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0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19140
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0
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0.0000
19130
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0
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0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19110
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0
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0.0000
19100
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0
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0.0000
19090
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0.0000
19080
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0
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0.0000
19070
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19060
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19050
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19040
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19030
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0.0000
19020
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0.0000
19010
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0
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0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
18990
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0.0000
18980
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18970
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18900
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18890
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18880
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18810
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18800
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0
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0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Beckett

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2492021#2402022#2722023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4622021#4682022#4022023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1502021#1092022#1232023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1162021#1142022#1012023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1792021#1922022#1852023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#912021#862022#922023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1092021#912022#1162023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1372021#1262022#842023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3172021#3272022#2652023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1552021#1842022#1722023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1832021#2182022#1442023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1752021#1942022#1902023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2852021#2152022#2022023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2122021#2022022#2462023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3902021#3492022#3822023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#322021#482022#602023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#972021#782022#1062023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1872021#1592022#1112023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1582021#1492022#2392023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1972021#1652022#1922023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1142021#942022#852023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#832021#832022#932023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2422021#1962022#1722023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2802021#2632022#3552023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#792021#552022#832023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1452021#1532022#1502023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1092021#1132022#1882023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1582021#1912022#1862023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2452021#3072022#3052023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2402021#1802022#1772023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1542021#2232022#2432023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1532021#1222022#1612023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#812021#612022#702023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1092021#1122022#1482023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#5082021#3442022#4202023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#972021#672022#1342023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1852021#4012022#2372023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#932021#862022#892023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#912021#972022#812023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1862021#1472022#1672023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1342021#1582022#1662023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#5002020#2612021#2912022

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1302020#2372021#1982022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1552021#1692022#2072023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#912020#582021#872022

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1462017#1902019#2012023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1992017#1752020#1482023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1772018#1202021#1632022

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4072012#3922014#3552017

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1282012#1112015

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2142023

Popularity Rankings for Beckett in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2462021#2362022#2632023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7642019#6312021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#10002017#9602020

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Beckett a Name for Boys or Girls?

While Beckett can be a name for both genders, it is more frequently chosen for boys. Its strong and sturdy sound contributes to its popularity among boys.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Beckett

Beckett in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Samuel Beckett (Playwright, 1906–1989): An Irish writer whose play "Waiting for Godot" is a cornerstone of modern theater.
  • Beckett W. Griswold (Scientist, 1942–2010): An American entomologist renowned for his work on pest management and insect behavior.
  • Beckett Cypher (Celebrity Child, 1998–2020): The son of singer Melissa Etheridge and filmmaker Julie Cypher, he was an advocate for LGBTQ+ families.
  • Beckett Barrett (Actor, born 2005): An American child actor best recognized for his roles in family and adventure films.
  • Kate Beckett ("Castle," 2009 TV Series): Kate Beckett, a tough and intelligent NYPD detective, solves crimes with the help of mystery novelist Richard Castle.
  • "Beckett" (2021 Film): Follows Beckett, an American tourist in Greece, who becomes the target of a political conspiracy after a tragic accident.
  • "Beckett & Taylor" (2018 Novel): Tells the story of Beckett and Taylor, two childhood friends who reunite to uncover the mysteries of their small hometown.
  • Beckett Mariner ("Star Trek: Lower Decks," 2020 TV Series): Beckett Mariner, a rule-bending ensign on the USS Cerritos, navigates space adventures with humor and wit.
  • Beckett ("Beckett's Quest," 2017 Video Game): An action-packed game where players join Beckett on a daring mission to retrieve ancient artifacts and save the world.
  • "Beckett’s Melody" (2019 Album by Beckett Roberts): A soulful album by Beckett Roberts, exploring themes of love, loss, and redemption through music.
  • "Beckett's Dream" (2015 Children's Book): A magical tale about a young boy named Beckett who discovers a hidden world in his dreams and embarks on fantastical adventures.
  • "Beckett's Trial" (2022 TV Series): A gripping legal drama following Beckett, a brilliant attorney defending clients in high-stakes cases.
  • Beckett City (Massachusetts, USA): A small town in Berkshire County offering scenic landscapes and outdoor activities.
  • Beckett Park (Leeds, UK): A historic park featuring open green spaces and a range of recreational facilities.
  • Beckett River (Western Australia, Australia): A river flowing through diverse ecosystems, supporting a variety of wildlife.
  • Beckett Ridge (Ohio, USA): A residential community with amenities and picturesque views in Butler County.
  • Beckett Point (Washington, USA): A coastal area with stunning ocean views and a close-knit community.
  • Beckett Lake (Ontario, Canada): A serene lake ideal for fishing, boating, and enjoying nature.
  • Beckett Street (London, UK): A street with historic significance and a variety of local shops and restaurants.
  • Beckett Valley (California, USA): A valley known for its vineyards and agricultural richness.
  • Beckett Hill (Connecticut, USA): A neighborhood with rolling hills and suburban charm.
  • Beckett Creek (Ontario, Canada): A creek providing opportunities for hiking and bird-watching.

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