A 1890s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Beauregard since 1893
Babies named Beauregard per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2017, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Beauregard's real moment was 1893.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 73 |
| 2010s | 259 |
| 2020s | 191 |
Meaning & origin
Beauregard is a distinctly Southern Creole name, rarely used but rich in history. Its peak year was 1893, when it first appeared in the U.S. data. After a long decline, the name has been rising in usage since 1999, reflecting a renewed interest in vintage and surname-style names. Beauregard is most popular in Virginia, where roughly 1 in every 53,377 boys received the name in 2025. The name evokes a bygone era and retains a genteel charm, though it remains uncommon enough to stand out. While its association with the Confederacy may give some families pause, the name itself predates the general and simply means 'beautiful look' in French. For those drawn to bold, traditional names with a strong regional flavor, Beauregard offers an unusually vivid option.
Beauregard is a French surname derived from 'beau' (beautiful) and 'regard' (look, gaze), originally referring to a scenic outlook or a person who lived by a beautiful viewpoint. It gained usage as a given name, particularly in the American South, due to admiration for Confederate General Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard. The name has seen sporadic use ever since, often as a traditional or family name.
Where Beauregard is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bo, Beau
Sibling names for Beauregard
Names that share Beauregard's style, for a brother or sister.
