Total births
2,342
Girls' name · since 1883
Bea
Since 1883, U.S. Social Security records show 2,342 babies named Bea, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2136
- among girls today
- 2,342
- born since 1883
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other girls
2,342 babies have been named Bea since 1883, making it today's #2136 girls' name.
Bea has 2,342 recorded births among girls since 1883, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2136 as of the latest data, more common than 88% of girls, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1883 to 2025.
- #2136 among girls today
- 2,342 born since 1883
- 2020s peak decade
- 88% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Bea is currently the #2136 girls' name in America, more common than 88% of girls - 2,342 born since 1883, peaking in the 2020s.
- #2136
- among girls today
- 2,342
- born since 1883
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other girls
Bea vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2136
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 88% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Bea was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
89 babies were named Bea in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Bea compares
2,342 Top 20% higher than 80% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Bea's all-time total is 6x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Bea | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,342 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 89 | 48 | 19,840 |
Bea's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Bea's full recorded timeline at 1946, 56% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 44% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1883, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2024 peak of 89 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Bea at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#2,136
Active since
1883
Bea popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1883–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 89
- Annual births at peak, across 143 years of records
Bea by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Bea's strongest decade.
410 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Bea births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 21
1880s
21 births
- 1890s 38
1890s
38 births
- 1900s 117
1900s
117 births
- 1910s
1910s
224 births
- 1920s
1920s
228 births
- 1930s
1930s
216 births
- 1940s
1940s
262 births
- 1950s
1950s
169 births
- 1960s 162
1960s
162 births
- 1970s 27
1970s
27 births
- 1980s 14
1980s
14 births
- 1990s 13
1990s
13 births
- 2000s 116
2000s
116 births
- 2010s
2010s
325 births
- 2020s
2020s
410 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 410 births (18% of all-time use).
How Bea compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Bea's total volume
Bea vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Bea by state
Where Bea concentrates geographically, total births since 1883
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 137 | 5.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 63 | 2.7% |
| #3 | Texas | | 36 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 19 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 7 | 0.3% |
| #6 | Florida | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #8 | Iowa | | 5 | 0.2% |
California share of Bea's total US births 5.8%
Even split
137 of 2,342 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bea? ▼
Bea has been given to 2,342 babies in the U.S. since 1883, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #2136 as of the latest data. 89 babies were born in 2024, its single highest year.
When was Bea most popular? ▼
Bea was most popular in the 2020s decade with 410 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Bea most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Bea are California (137 births), New York (63 births), Texas (36 births).
How long has the name Bea been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Bea since 1883 -- 143 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Bea? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Beatrice, Beatriz, Beatrix, Beaulah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Bea's data
- California records the most Beas (137 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Bea
Nearby Names Like Bea
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bea
Beatrice Girl
#580 194,920 births
Beatriz Girl
#1733 18,395 births
Beatrix Girl
#1369 4,110 births
Beaulah Girl
2,273 births
Beatris Girl
1,188 births
Compare Bea side by side: Bea vs Beatrice Bea vs Beatriz Bea vs Beatrix
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Bea
Lavinia #2135
5,660 births · Peak 1921
Arabelle #2137
2,272 births · Peak 2017
Henrietta #2134
51,330 births · Peak 1918
Glory #2138
4,893 births · Peak 2016
Hazley #2133
687 births · Peak 2024
Lilyann #2139
3,377 births · Peak 2013
Aziyah #2132
1,696 births · Peak 2025
Kayce #2140
3,224 births · Peak 1987
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1883–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Bea: #2136 Girls' Name - 2,342 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bea. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Bea draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.