Masculine dossier · first seen 2010

Beowulf

Rising Gaining cultural share

Peak era

2021

Peak births

Current vitality

Rare

Peak generation

Gen Alpha

Quick answers about Beowulf

An estimated 85 living Americans are named Beowulf.

Beowulf is very rare among babies today, with 7 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 36.4% from its 2021 peak.

The median age of a living American named Beowulf is approximately 7 years, with most bearers falling between 4 and 10 years old.

Yes — Beowulf is currently rising in popularity, with 7 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 3.5× higher than the previous decade.

2010Peak 20212025

Peak year

2021

Decline from peak

36.4%

2025

All-time