Declining since 2020, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Beckley since 2015
Babies named Beckley per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 48 |
| 2020s | 80 |
Meaning & origin
Beckley is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2015, when it was given to a small number of girls. Its rank of 9,457 in 2025 reflects its rarity, with only about 1 in 160,727 newborns receiving the name. The name's popularity peaked in 2020, though it has been declining since then. Its origins appear to lie in the English surname and place name tradition, similar to other surname-based first names for girls. Beckley has not charted in any state's top names, indicating its appeal is scattered rather than regional.
Beckley is a modern first name, likely derived from the English surname Beckley, which itself originates from a place name meaning 'meadow or clearing by the brook' (Old English becca 'brook' + leah 'woodland clearing'). The name may also be a feminine form of Beck, a short form of Beckett or a nickname. It has been used in the United States since 2015, appearing first in Social Security records that year.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Beck, Bex, Lee
Variants: Becklee, Beckleigh
Sibling names for Beckley
Names that share Beckley's style, for a brother or sister.
