Boy · #12,323 in 2026

Beecher

Name: Popularity of the name Beecher in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Beecher, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,323

Peak Rank

#1,198 (1921)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1884

First Year

2022

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#1198

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Beecher

The earliest SSA record of Beecher as a baby boy name dates back to 1884, when 5 babies received it. 1921 was its biggest year on record, with 36 newborns named Beecher — #1,198 in the national rankings. The 1920s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 25% of all recorded Beechers. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2022 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 1K Beechers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Beecher

Phonetically similar names — useful when Beecher is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Beacher
Butcher
Boucher
Botcher
Batcher
Betcher
Boettcher
Peacher
Beach
Beaver
Beater
Badger

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Beecher

What does the name Beecher mean?

Beecher is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1884. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Beecher in 2026?

In 2026, Beecher ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Beecher most popular?

Beecher reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #1,198 that year with 36 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Beecher most popular?

Beecher has historically been most popular in Maine, Tennessee, Kentucky. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Beecher.

Is Beecher a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Beecher is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Beecher?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Beecher include Elsie, Carman, Carmello. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Beecher

Beecher is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1884 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Beecher's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #1,198. Use the chart and map above to compare Beecher's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.