Bebe
In most cases, the name is a diminutive of Beatrice.
Every Bebe since 1904 — 1,579 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bebe
Bebe is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1904, 1,579 American babies have been named Bebe. Its peak came in 1932, when 61 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Bebe stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bebe year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 6 | #13,735 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | #15,677 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,415 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,253 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 8 | #11,574 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,106 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,261 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,256 |
| 2013 | 6 | #14,901 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,408 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 7 | #13,681 |
| 2009 | 7 | #13,920 |
| 2008 | 9 | #11,742 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,638 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15,422 |
| 2005 | 12 | #8,979 |
| 2004 | 7 | #12,955 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,644 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #15,686 |
| 2000 | 8 | #10,872 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 6 | #5,859 |
| 1960 | 17 | #2,995 |
| 1955 | 24 | #2,226 |
| 1950 | 18 | #2,350 |
| 1945 | 16 | #2,156 |
| 1940 | 18 | #1,901 |
| 1935 | 20 | #1,726 |
| 1930 | 50 | #1,042 |
| 1925 | 47 | #1,121 |
| 1920 | 40 | #1,209 |
| 1915 | 17 | #1,889 |
| 1910 | 12 | #1,343 |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,724 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Bebe
- Bebe Neuwirth Actor · b. 1958
- Bebe Daniels Actor · 1901–1971
- Bebe Singer · b. 1978
- Bebe Rexha Singer · b. 1989
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bebe mean?
In most cases, the name is a diminutive of Beatrice.
How popular is the name Bebe in 2025?
Bebe did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Bebe?
1,579 babies have been named Bebe in the United States since 1904, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bebe most popular?
Bebe peaked in 1932, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Bebe a boy or girl name?
Bebe is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bebe rising or falling?
Bebe is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Bebe?
Well-known people named Bebe include Bebe Neuwirth (actor), Bebe Daniels (actor), Bebe (singer).