Total births
527
Boys' name · since 1989
Becker
527 babies named Becker in U.S. Social Security records since 1989, with the highest year being 2018. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4499
- among boys today
- 527
- born since 1989
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
527 babies have been named Becker since 1989, making it today's #4499 boys' name.
Becker has 527 recorded births among boys since 1989, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4499 as of the latest data, more common than 69% 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 1989 to 2025.
- #4499 among boys today
- 527 born since 1989
- 2010s peak decade
- 69% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Becker is currently the #4499 boys' name in America, more common than 69% of boys - 527 born since 1989, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4499
- among boys today
- 527
- born since 1989
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Becker vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4499
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 69% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Becker was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
31 babies were named Becker in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Becker compares
527 Top 42% higher than 58% of 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
Becker's all-time total is 44% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Becker | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 527 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 31 | 23 | 22,252 |
Becker's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Becker's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 64% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 36%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1989, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2018 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Becker at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#4,499
Active since
1989
Becker popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Becker by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Becker's strongest decade.
227 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Becker births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2000s
2000s
130 births
- 2010s
2010s
227 births
- 2020s
2020s
158 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 227 births (43% of all-time use).
How Becker compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Becker's total volume
Becker vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Becker by state
Where Becker concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 28 | 5.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 20 | 3.8% |
California share of Becker's total US births 5.3%
Even split
28 of 527 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Becker? ▼
Since 1989, Social Security records show 527 babies named Becker. Today it holds rank #4499 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2018, with 31 births.
When was Becker most popular? ▼
Becker was most popular in the 2010s decade with 227 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Becker most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Becker are California (28 births), Texas (20 births).
How long has the name Becker been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Becker since 1989 -- 37 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Becker? ▼
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 Becker's data
- Becker's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (227 total births) through the 2020s (158) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Beckers (28 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 Becker
Nearby Names Like Becker
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Becker
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 Becker side by side: Becker vs Beckett Becker vs Beckham Becker 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, 1989–2025 (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. "Becker: #4499 Boys' Name - 527 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/becker. 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 Becker 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.