Beyonce, pronounced /ˈbiː(j)ɒnseɪ/, is an unusual and distinctive given name of American origin. It was popularized by the famous singer and actress, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, who was born with this name on September 4, 1981. The name Beyoncé itself does not have a clear etymology or meaning, as it appears to be a coined name created specifically for the singer's birth. However, some sources suggest that it could possibly derive from the French given name Béyonce, which may have originated from the Occitan word 'bèu,' meaning 'beautiful.' Despite its uncertain origins, Beyoncé has become increasingly popular as a baby girl's name in recent years, particularly in the United States and other English-speaking countries.
The name Beyounce had its peak popularity in the year 2000 with 21 births that year. By 2004, the number of babies named Beyounce decreased to 7, indicating a significant decline in its usage as a baby name over this period. In total, there were 61 babies named Beyounce between 2000 and 2004.