Beandon
Combination of the word "bean" with the name Brandon, suggesting perhaps a playful or nature-inspired name.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Beandon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Beandon today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Beandon births was 1987 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Beandon. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Beandon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1987
5 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
1987 SSA rank
#7,058
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Beandon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Beandon 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 Beandon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Beandon
The name Beandon is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Linguistic scholars believe it to have emerged from the ancient Etruscan civilization, which thrived in what is now modern-day Italy during the Iron Age. The name is thought to be derived from the Etruscan word "beandunus," which roughly translates to "one who walks with purpose."
While the Etruscans left behind few written records, there are tantalizing clues that suggest the name Beandon held great significance within their culture. Some archaeologists have uncovered fragmentary references to a figure known as "Beandunus the Wayfarer" in the remains of ancient temples and burial sites. This enigmatic individual is believed to have been a revered spiritual leader or perhaps even a mythical hero, though the details of their life and deeds have been lost to time.
The earliest known historical figure to bear the name Beandon was a Roman centurion who lived during the reign of Emperor Tiberius in the 1st century AD. This soldier, whose full name has been recorded as Gaius Beandon Rufus, is mentioned in several military dispatches for his bravery and leadership during the campaigns against the Germanic tribes.
In the 5th century, a monk named Beandon of Lindisfarne is said to have played a pivotal role in the spread of Christianity throughout the British Isles. His writings and teachings were instrumental in converting many pagans to the new faith, and he is celebrated as a saint in some branches of the Church.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the name Beandon was the Italian artist and architect Beandon Buonarroti (1475-1564). Though overshadowed by his more famous cousin, Michelangelo, Beandon was a skilled sculptor and designer who contributed to several prominent projects in Florence and Rome.
In more recent times, the name Beandon has been carried by individuals such as Beandon Flowers (1917-2010), an American jazz musician and composer known for his innovative use of bebop rhythms, and Sir Beandon Gough (1935-2011), a British diplomat and statesman who served as Ambassador to several Middle Eastern countries.
Throughout its long and storied history, the name Beandon has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and walks of life, each leaving their own unique mark on the world. While its origins may be obscured by the mists of time, the name endures as a testament to the enduring human spirit of exploration, creativity, and determination.
People
Beandon + last name combinations
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FAQ
Beandon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Beandon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Beandon 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Beandon a common name?
We classify Beandon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Beandon most popular?
The single biggest year for Beandon was 1987, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Beandon is about 38 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 Beandon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Beandon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Beandon 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 Beandon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Beandon 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 Beandon 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 are named Beandon?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Beandon at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.