girl's name
Begum
BAY-gum
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 49
Begum is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1994 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1996, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Begum Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 12 |
How Popular Is Begum?
In 2003, Begum was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Begum Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
How Begum Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Begüm | Begüm is a rare spelling of Begum, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 5 times, mostly in France. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Begum
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Begum Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Begum over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Begum
- Pronunciation BAY-gum
Sibling Names for Begum
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Begum — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Begum
How popular is the name Begum?
In 2003, Begum was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Begum a girl's or a boy's name?
Begum is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Begum?
Begum has 2 syllables.
When was Begum most popular?
Begum peaked in 1996, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.