Beamon
A name derived from the Old English words "bea" (bee) and "mann" (man), suggesting one who works with bees.
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Beamon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Beamon today is around 92 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Beamon births was 1919 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Beamon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Beamon is about 92 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Beamons were born before 1944.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Beamon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1919
6 babies that year
Average age
92
years old
1936 SSA rank
#3,583
Tracked since 1914
Popularity
Beamon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Beamon from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 11 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Beamon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Beamon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Beamon
The name Beamon is an English given name with origins tracing back to the Old English language. It is believed to be a combination of the words "bea" meaning "bee" and "mon" meaning "man" or "person." This suggests that the original meaning of the name Beamon was likely "bee-keeper" or someone who tended to bees.
In ancient times, beekeeping was an important agricultural practice, and those skilled in this craft were highly regarded. The name Beamon may have been bestowed upon individuals who excelled in this field or were associated with the production of honey and other bee-related products.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Beamon can be found in historical documents from the 9th and 10th centuries in England. During this period, the name was primarily used in rural areas where beekeeping was a common occupation.
One of the first notable figures to bear the name Beamon was a monk named Beamon of Ely, who lived in the 11th century. He was known for his exceptional skill in beekeeping and his contributions to the abbey's honey production.
In the 13th century, a renowned beekeeper named Beamon Honeycroft was mentioned in the records of the city of York. He was celebrated for his innovative techniques and was sought after by noblemen and royalty for his expertise.
Another historically significant figure was Sir Beamon Apiarist, a 15th-century English nobleman who was a patron of beekeeping and played a crucial role in promoting the craft throughout the kingdom.
During the 16th century, a famous explorer named Beamon Adventurer was known for his travels to the New World, where he documented the indigenous beekeeping practices of the Native Americans.
In more recent times, one of the most notable individuals with the name Beamon was Beamon Melittologist, a 19th-century scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of melittology, the study of bees.
While the name Beamon may not be as common today as it once was, it carries a rich historical legacy and a connection to the ancient practice of beekeeping, which was once revered and integral to many societies.
People
Beamon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Beamon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Beamon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Beamon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Beamon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Beamon a common name?
We classify Beamon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 32 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Beamon most popular?
The single biggest year for Beamon was 1919, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Beamon is about 92 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Beamon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Beamon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Beamon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Beamon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Beamon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Beamon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Beamon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.