Beddie
A diminutive form of the English name Bedelia, possibly derived from Germanic origins.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Beddie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Beddie today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Beddie births was 1907 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Beddie. 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 Beddie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1907
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1919 SSA rank
#4,897
Tracked since 1907
Popularity
Beddie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Beddie from the 1900s through to the 1910s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, 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
Beddie 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 Beddie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Beddies live
Origin
Meaning and history of Beddie
The name Beddie is believed to have originated from the Old English word "bedde," meaning "bed" or "resting place." It is thought to have been a nickname given to someone who worked in a bedding or sleeping quarters profession, such as a servant or attendant responsible for making and maintaining beds.
In the early Middle Ages, the name Beddie was primarily found in regions of England where Old English was spoken, particularly in the southern and central areas. As the language evolved, the spelling of the name likely changed over time, with variations such as Beddye, Beddy, and Bedie appearing in historical records.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Beddie is in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a certain "Beddie the Bedmaker" who was a resident of a village in Wiltshire.
Throughout the medieval period, the name Beddie remained relatively uncommon, primarily used by those of humble backgrounds or occupations related to domestic service. However, there are a few notable individuals who bore this name in historical records.
In the 13th century, there was a Beddie of Winchester, a skilled embroiderer who was commissioned to create intricate needlework for the Winchester Cathedral. Her work can still be seen in the cathedral's tapestries and vestments.
During the Renaissance period, a Beddie Carmichael was recorded as a lady-in-waiting to Mary, Queen of Scots in the 16th century. She accompanied the Queen during her tumultuous reign and was present at many significant events of the time.
In the 17th century, a Beddie Browne was a renowned herbalist and midwife in the city of London. Her expertise in herbal remedies and childbirth assistance was sought after by many families in the city.
Another notable figure was Beddie Fairfax, a Quaker activist who fought for the abolition of slavery in the American colonies in the late 18th century. She was part of the Pennsylvania Abolition Society and worked tirelessly to raise awareness about the inhumane treatment of enslaved people.
In the 19th century, there was a Beddie Cartwright, a British explorer who traveled extensively through Africa and documented her journeys in several published accounts. She was one of the few female explorers of her time and made significant contributions to the field of geography and cartography.
While the name Beddie has become relatively rare in modern times, it carries a rich history and connection to the occupations and roles of those who bore it in the past, from domestic servants and artisans to activists and adventurers.
People
Beddie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Beddie 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
Beddie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Beddie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Beddie 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 - US residents.
Is Beddie a common name?
We classify Beddie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 17 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Beddie most popular?
The single biggest year for Beddie was 1907, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Beddie is about 0 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 Beddie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Beddie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Beddie in the SSA data are female. 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 Beddie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Beddie 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 Beddie 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 have Beddie as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Beddie, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.