Becker
A male given name transferred from the surname.
Every Becker since 1989 — 527 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Becker
Becker is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,151 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 527 American babies have been named Becker. Its peak came in 2018, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Becker stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Becker year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | #4,151 |
| 2024 | 23 | #4,456 |
| 2023 | 31 | #3,635 |
| 2022 | 30 | #3,699 |
| 2021 | 27 | #3,925 |
| 2020 | 22 | #4,441 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4,819 |
| 2018 | 31 | #3,542 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,126 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4,110 |
| 2015 | 26 | #3,995 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,409 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,818 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,508 |
| 2011 | 24 | #4,120 |
| 2010 | 26 | #3,904 |
| 2009 | 19 | #4,941 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,271 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,683 |
| 2006 | 26 | #3,797 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,599 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,029 |
| 2003 | 6 | #9,709 |
| 2002 | 8 | #7,720 |
| 2001 | 9 | #6,987 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,205 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Becker mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is the name Becker in 2025?
Becker ranked #4,151 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Becker?
527 babies have been named Becker in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Becker most popular?
Becker peaked in 2018, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Becker a boy or girl name?
Becker is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Becker rising or falling?
Becker is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.