Beuna
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a variant of Buena.
Name Census estimates that about 21 living Americans carry the first name Beuna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Beuna today is around 89 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Beuna births was 1923 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Beuna. 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 Beuna is about 89 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Beunas were born before 1947.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Beuna. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
21
~ 1 in 16,321,635 Americans
Peak year
1923
25 babies that year
Average age
89
years old
1956 SSA rank
#6,032
Tracked since 1888
Popularity
Beuna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Beuna from the 1880s through to the 1950s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 156 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Beuna 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 Beuna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Beunas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Beuna
The name Beuna has its origins in the ancient Semitic languages of the Middle East, tracing back to around the 3rd century BC. It is believed to have derived from the Aramaic word "bunah," which means "understanding" or "wisdom." The name was particularly popular among the Aramaic-speaking communities of ancient Mesopotamia, modern-day Iraq, and parts of Syria.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Beuna can be found in the ancient Aramaic inscriptions from the city of Palmyra, located in present-day Syria. These inscriptions, dating back to the 2nd century AD, mention a prominent figure named Beuna, who was a wealthy merchant and benefactor of the city.
In the 5th century AD, the name Beuna appeared in the historical records of the Byzantine Empire. A scholar and philosopher from Antioch, Syria, named Beuna, gained recognition for his contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics. His writings, although not fully preserved, were highly regarded by his contemporaries.
Moving forward in time, the name Beuna resurfaced in the 12th century during the Crusades. A notable figure was Beuna of Edessa, a skilled archer and military strategist who fought alongside the Crusaders in the siege of Antioch in 1098. His bravery and tactical prowess were celebrated in the chronicles of the time.
During the Renaissance period, the name Beuna gained prominence in Italy. One of the most famous individuals bearing this name was Beuna Leonardi, a renowned painter and sculptor from Florence, born in 1452. His works, including frescoes and sculptures, can still be admired in various churches and museums throughout Italy.
In the 19th century, Beuna Martínez, a Spanish author and poet, made significant contributions to the literary world. Born in 1821 in Madrid, her poetic works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earning her widespread acclaim and recognition.
Throughout history, the name Beuna has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, each leaving their mark on their respective fields and societies. While its origins can be traced back to ancient Semitic languages, the name has transcended cultural boundaries and continues to be used in various parts of the world.
People
Beuna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Beuna 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
Beuna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Beuna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 21 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Beuna 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 16,321,635 US residents.
Is Beuna a common name?
We classify Beuna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 40.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 440 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Beuna most popular?
The single biggest year for Beuna was 1923, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Beuna is about 89 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 Beuna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Beuna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Beuna 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 Beuna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Beuna 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 Beuna 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 the name Beuna?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Beuna, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.