Beck
Boy name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Beck: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2000.
A short, punchy name with roots in the Old Norse word *bekkr*, meaning “stream” or “brook,” Beck arrived in Scotland via the English and Northern English landscape, where it still appears in many place names. It also works as a diminutive of Rebecca, giving it a softer biblical connection. The most famous bearer is the Grammy-winning American musician Beck (born Bek David Campbell), whose genre-blending sound made the name iconic in the 1990s. Beck Weathers, the pathologist who survived the 1996 Mount Everest disaster, adds a note of resilience. While not traditionally Scottish, the name’s geographic resonance and modern edge have made it a stylish, unisex choice for parents seeking something short and evocative.
Boy 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20003 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7623 babies
- Total births
- 9since 2000
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y