Beckett is an English surname turned given name, derived from the Old English word 'beo-cetel', which means 'broad valley'. It gained prominence as a first name following its use by notable figures such as the Irish playwright and novelist Samuel Beckett, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1969. In recent years, Beckett has been popularized as a unisex given name, often associated with simplicity, strength, and uniqueness.
Beckett is a name that has seen steady growth in popularity over the past few decades. From just five births recorded in 1966, it peaked at 128 births in 2022, with a total of 1155 births between 1966 and 2023. The name reached its highest popularity within the last decade, with significant increases starting from 2010 onwards.