Beaux Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Beaux originated from the French term meaning handsome or beautiful. It evolved from 'beau' into its plural form 'beaux', which was later adopted into English. The name is commonly associated with elegance and charm. There is no biblical relevance connected to this name.

The name Beaux is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Beaux has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Beaux' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7168th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5465th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3779th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1285th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 23222nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6670th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Beaux' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Beaux"

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Pronunciation

/boʊ/

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Origin

French

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Etymology

The name Beaux is derived from the French word 'beaux', meaning 'handsome' or 'beautiful'. It is the plural form of 'beau'.

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Meaning

handsome, beautiful

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Language Evolution

Beau (French), Beaux (French plural), Beaux (adopted into English)

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Historical Usage

The name Beaux gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century, particularly in the context of names inspired by French elegance.

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Variants & Derivatives

Beau, Beauregard

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Modern Popularity & Image

Beaux is perceived as a stylish and sophisticated name, often associated with charm and elegance.

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Famous People

Beaux Arts architectural style, Beaux, a character in various literary works

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Beaux"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Beaux"

"Beaux" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 7168th of 10718 25
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 5465th of 16616 125
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 3779th of 24088 389
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 1285th of 23106 1,762
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 23222nd of 35406 26
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 6670th of 30306 214

Regional Popularity of "Beaux" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 64.02%
3325th/5194
-
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 28.03%
2050th/7313
-
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
49.57%
1975th/3984
65.92%
2958th/4487
13.71%
935th/6822
26.42%
1658th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Beaux" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - 100.00%
6822nd/6822
100.00%
6276th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Beaux"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Beaux" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.