Bellamy
Bellamy first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2021, when 447 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Bellamy popular?
Rising Bellamy has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 2,341 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 673 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Bellamy mean?
From Old French bel ami 'beautiful/fine friend' (bel from Latin bellus 'beautiful' + ami 'friend'). NOTE: 'beautiful' here modifies 'friend' (a fine or handsome companion) rather than naming beauty outright, but the bellus root is explicit.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bellamy mean?
Bellamy means Fine friend. From Old French bel ami 'beautiful/fine friend' (bel from Latin bellus 'beautiful' + ami 'friend'). NOTE: 'beautiful' here modifies 'friend' (a fine or handsome companion) rather than naming beauty outright, but the bellus root is explicit.
What is the origin of the name Bellamy?
Bellamy is of french origin.
How do you pronounce Bellamy?
Bellamy is pronounced “BEL-uh-mee.”
Is Bellamy a boy or a girl name?
Bellamy is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Bellamy a popular name right now?
Bellamy has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Bellamy?
In 2025, Bellamy ranked #721 · U.S. boys and #797 · U.S. girls in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Bellamy most popular?
Bellamy was most popular in 2021, when about 447 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Bellamy?
Names similar to Bellamy include Remi, Clement, Henri, Augustin, Raphael.
What names go well with Bellamy?
french names that pair well with Bellamy include Amy, Paul, Charlotte, Louise, Roy.