Total births
272
Boys' name · since 2008
Beckem
Since 2008, U.S. Social Security records show 272 babies named Beckem, peaking in 2013. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6145
- among boys today
- 272
- born since 2008
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 57%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Beckem is the #6145 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 272 recorded since 2008.
Beckem has 272 recorded births among boys since 2008, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6145 as of the latest data, more common than 57% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2008 to 2025.
- #6145 among boys today
- 272 born since 2008
- 2010s peak decade
- 57% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Beckem is currently the #6145 boys' name in America, more common than 57% of boys - 272 born since 2008, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6145
- among boys today
- 272
- born since 2008
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 57%
- more common than other boys
Beckem vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6145
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 57% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Beckem was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
21 babies were named Beckem in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Beckem compares
272 44th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Beckem's all-time total is 26% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Beckem | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 272 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 21 | 23 | 22,252 |
Beckem's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Beckem splits its recorded history at 2017: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2009 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2013 peak of 21 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Beckem at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#6,145
Active since
2008
Beckem popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2008–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Beckem by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Beckem's strongest decade.
156 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Beckem births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 23
2000s
23 births
- 2010s
2010s
156 births
- 2020s
2020s
93 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 156 births (57% of all-time use).
Beckem by state
Where Beckem concentrates geographically, total births since 2008
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Utah | | 6 | 2.2% |
Utah share of Beckem's total US births 2.2%
6 of 272 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Beckem? ▼
Beckem has been given to 272 babies in the U.S. since 2008, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #6145 as of the latest data. 21 babies were born in 2013, its single highest year.
When was Beckem most popular? ▼
Beckem was most popular in the 2010s decade with 156 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Beckem most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Beckem are Utah (6 births).
How long has the name Beckem been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Beckem since 2008 -- 18 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Beckem? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Beckett, Beckham, Beck, Beckam, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Beckem's data
- Beckem's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (156 total births) through the 2020s (93) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Utah records the most Beckems (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Utah 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 Beckem
Nearby Names Like Beckem
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Beckem
Beckett Boy
#166 29,156 births
Beckham Boy
#168 20,329 births
Beck Boy
#1006 3,983 births
Beckam Boy
#2780 1,000 births
Becket Boy
#3305 589 births
Compare Beckem side by side: Beckem vs Beckett Beckem vs Beckham Beckem vs Beck
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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, 2008–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Beckem: #6145 Boys' Name - 272 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/beckem. 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 Beckem 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.