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Beckley

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Pronounced BEK-lee /ˈbɛk.li/High

Meaning: From the English surname and place-name Beckley — variously 'a stream meadow' (becc, 'a stream', + leah, 'meadow') and 'Becca's meadow'; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: A stream meadow: Beckley is an English surname/place. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname and place-name Beckley — variously 'a stream meadow' (becc, 'a stream', + leah, 'meadow') and 'Becca's meadow'; we note the place
U.S. rank (2025)#9545 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 128

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020152025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Beckley comes from the English surname and place-name Beckley — variously 'a stream meadow' (becc, 'a stream', + leah, 'meadow') and 'Becca's meadow' (we note the place). A crisp, modern name (said 'BEK-lee').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-name. Rare, a-stream-meadow at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Beckley is an English surname/place, variously 'a stream meadow' and 'Becca's meadow' — a crisp surname-name (we note the place; said 'BEK-lee').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Beckley — surname/place-name

Variations

BecklyBecklee

Nicknames

Beck

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Beckley mean?

Beckley is an English surname/place-name — variously 'a stream meadow' and 'Becca's meadow'. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Beckley?

It's said BEK-lee /ˈbɛk.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Beckley a boy or girl name?

Beckley is a girl's name here (used for both sexes in some families).

How popular is Beckley?

Beckley is a very rare name in the U.S.

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