Beck
Meaning
“English surname meaning 'stream', from Old Norse bekkr”
The formal names behind Beck
Beck is an established short form of this name.
Beckham · English origin · surname/place name, "homestead by the stream"
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Beck peaked in the 2020s.
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Popularity in Brazil
20 people · the #124,180 first name in Brazil · median age 29
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Beck
Most people given the name Beck in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Beck deep dive
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