boys' name 1986–2025

Beau

Beau is making a comeback — from #80 in 1986 to #29 in 2025.

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#29 ranked in 2025
569 registrations in 2025
8,703 total 1986–2025

Popularity over the years

That's a jump of 51 positions. Registrations grew from 132 to 569 (+331%).

Peak popularity: 2025 (569 registrations, ranked #29).

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Peak 2025 · 569
Low 1998 · 47
Years tracked 32

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By state & territory — 2025

How often Beau was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Beau popularity by state — 2025Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: 203 (rank #25)Northern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: 161 (rank #23)South Australia: 44 (rank #31)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: 161 (rank #34)Western Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Beau — popularity by state & territory in 2025. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in New South Wales (203 babies) , least popular in South Australia (44).

New South Wales
203 #25
Queensland
161 #23
Victoria
161 #34
South Australia
44 #31
Australian Capital Territory
Northern Territory
Tasmania
Western Australia

In 2025: 569 babies named Beau across 4 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Beau?
Between 1986 and 2025, Beau was registered for 8,703 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Beau a popular name in Australia?
In 2025, Beau ranked #29 among boys' names in Australia, with 569 registrations.