88,802births recorded
15Countries
1Variants
2023Peak · Alberta
#24Alberta 2025
Beau is a boy name family recorded 88,802 times in 15 countries since 1932. It ranks highest today in Alberta (#24 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 2023, at 283.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Beau
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beau | English | 66,603 | 🇺🇸 United States | #60 | 2025 | ▲ 188 % |
| Beau | English | 10,514 | 🏴 England & Wales | #108 | 2023 | ▲ 41 % |
| Beau | English | 4,178 | 🇦🇺 New South Wales | #25 | 2025 | – |
| Beau | English | 1,746 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #57 | 2023 | ▲ 278 % |
| Beau | English | 1,385 | 🇦🇺 Victoria (AU) | #34 | 2025 | – |
| Beau | English | 1,044 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | #623 | 2005 | ▼ 59 % |
Questions about Beau
How popular is the name Beau?
In 2025 it ranked #24 in Alberta. Official registers record 88,802 births across 15 countries.
When was Beau most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 2023, at 283.5 births per 100,000.
Is Beau a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Beau is a boy name.