girl's name
Begonia
bay-goh-NYAH (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 70
Begonia is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1976 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1967, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1962.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Begonia Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1960s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 35 |
| 1970s | 35 |
How Popular Is Begonia?
In 1976, Begonia was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Begonia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Begonia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Begonia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Begonia
- French bay-goh-NYAH
Sibling Names for Begonia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Begonia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Begonia
Is Begonia a girl's or a boy's name?
Begonia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Begonia?
Begonia has 3 syllables.
When was Begonia most popular?
Begonia peaked in 1967, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.