Declining since 2020, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Beckhem since 2010
Babies named Beckhem per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 84 |
| 2020s | 42 |
Meaning & origin
Beckhem is a modern respelling of the surname Beckham, which gained widespread recognition through footballer David Beckham. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2010, reflecting a trend of respelling established names with unique endings. Its popularity peaked in 2019, and it has since been on a downward trajectory from 2020 onward. In 2025, it ranked 10,695, with approximately 1 in 284,679 boys receiving the name. The spelling variant Beckham remains more common, but Beckhem appeals to parents seeking a distinctive twist on a familiar sound. While not tied to any particular state or region, the name fits a broader pattern of surname-inspired first names that have become popular in the United States.
Beckhem is a modern respelling of the English surname Beckham, which originated as a place name meaning 'homestead by the stream' (from Old English becca 'stream' and ham 'homestead'). The surname was famously borne by the English footballer David Beckham. The spelling with 'hem' instead of 'ham' emerged in the 2010s, reflecting a trend of respelling established names with altered endings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Beck
Variants: Beckham
Sibling names for Beckhem
Names that share Beckhem's style, for a brother or sister.
