Is Beaux a boy's or girl's name?

Beaux is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 240 recorded births.

When was Beaux most popular?

Beaux reached its peak popularity in 2024 with 222 births that year. It is currently ranked #1007 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Beaux?

Beaux is currently ranked #1007 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 2,301 babies since 1977.

Beaux

An uncommon French pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsFrenchRising fast Also a pet name

#1007▲ 15in 2024

Meaning & Origin

plural of beau

Beaux is a boy's and girl's baby name of French origin, the French plural of beau meaning "beautiful" or "handsome ones." As a given name, it carries the complete French sense of beauty, elegance, and charm — and a delightfully unconventional quality.

Beaux is the kind of name that makes people smile when they hear it — it openly declares its bearer to be beautiful. Its French origin gives it a chic, European sophistication that contrasts delightfully with its American context. Kardashian family usage has brought it into wider awareness.

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Popularity Over Time

Beaux climbed 4023 spots in the last 20 years — from #5030 to #1007.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Beaux
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	999	#1081	▲
2010s	899	#1916	▲
2000s	225	#4384	▲
1990s	104	#5466	▲
1980s	59	#5383	▲
1970s	15	#4644	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(45 years, 1977–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Beaux
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	222	#1007	+9 (4.2%)
2023	213	#1022	+2 (0.9%)
2022	211	#1044	-4 (-1.9%)
2021	215	#1022	+77 (55.8%)
2020	138	#1308	-8 (-5.5%)
2019	146	#1278	+23 (18.7%)
2018	123	#1420	-4 (-3.1%)
2017	127	#1385	+8 (6.7%)
2016	119	#1450	+20 (20.2%)
2015	99	#1615	+29 (41.4%)
2014	70	#2020	-9 (-11.4%)
2013	79	#1812	+25 (46.3%)
2012	54	#2360	+5 (10.2%)
2011	49	#2511	+16 (48.5%)
2010	33	#3313	-4 (-10.8%)
2009	37	#3111	+8 (27.6%)
2008	29	#3654	+4 (16.0%)
2007	25	#4018	-11 (-30.6%)
2006	36	#3030	+15 (71.4%)
2005	21	#4208	+5 (31.3%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Beaux as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Beaux has also been given to 240 girls in the U.S. since 2005.

#8501

Current rank

240

Total births

2023

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Beaux be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Beaux is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1007. As a girl's name, it ranks #8501.

Beaux has two lives

Beaux, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1977–2024) · Methodology