Beacon, derived from Middle English 'beaken', is an occupational surname originally given to someone who worked at a lighthouse or acted as a beacon keeper. It signifies guidance and light in the darkness, symbolizing reliability and steady purpose. The name gained prominence in England during the medieval period and has since become associated with illumination, navigation, and hope amidst challenging circumstances.
The name Beacon has seen a consistent popularity with five births each year from 2018 to 2020, and then dipped slightly in 2022 with eight births before returning to five in 2023. Overall, there have been twenty-eight births with this name since 2018.