Beau name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Beau
Story and style
Beau is a short name for boys.
For parents, Beau is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank37th in 2025
Listed years17/18 years
TrendRising
First listed2009
StyleFamiliar, Rising, Short
Length4 letters
More about Beau
Background notes
What style of name is Beau?
Beau feels familiar, rising and short. It sits naturally beside names like Arthur and Bean: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
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Beau ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Beau has risen strongly in Australia. Its most recent listed rank was 37th in 2025.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 37th |
| 2024 | 48th |
| 2023 | 48th |
| 2022 | 45th |
| 2021 | 44th |
| 2020 | 61st |
| 2019 | 65th |
| 2018 | 60th |
| 2017 | 86th |
| 2016 | 50th |
| 2015 | 65th |
| 2014 | 74th |
| 2013 | 51st |
| 2012 | 61st |
| 2011 | 54th |
| 2010 | 87th |
| 2009 | 87th |
| 2008 | Not in top 100 |