UK boy's name
Beltran
A masculine name of Spanish origin derived from Beltran or Bertram.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Beltran is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Beltran popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 5 births.
This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2012 to 2015. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Beltran. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Beltran ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 5 boys were registered as Beltran.
- • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Beltran as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4747
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
5 births
Estimated living
8
2026
Meaning
What does Beltran mean?
The name Beltran has its roots in the Spanish language and culture, originating during the Middle Ages. It is a derived form of the Germanic name Bertrand, which itself comes from the elements "bert" meaning "bright" or "illustrious" and "rand" meaning "counsel" or "advice."
In its earliest recorded form, Beltran was likely a shortened version of Bertrand that gained popularity in the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in the regions of Aragon and Catalonia. This name was often associated with nobility and military prowess during this time period.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Beltran can be found in the 12th century, with the Spanish knight and military leader Beltran de Rocaberti, who played a significant role in the Reconquista efforts against the Moors in the region of Catalonia.
In the 13th century, the name gained further prominence with Beltran de la Cueva, a powerful Spanish nobleman and adviser to King Henry IV of Castile. He was a influential figure in the court and played a pivotal role in the political affairs of the time.
Another notable figure with the name Beltran was Beltran de la Huerta (1522-1588), a Spanish poet and playwright who was part of the Golden Age of Spanish literature. He is best known for his plays and contributions to the development of the comedia genre.
In the realm of religious history, the name Beltran is associated with Beltran de Heredia (1310-1369), a Spanish prelate who served as the Bishop of Barcelona and later as a cardinal in the Catholic Church. He was known for his diplomatic efforts and his contributions to the development of canon law.
Other notable individuals with the name Beltran include Beltran de Guevara (1482-1552), a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro, and Beltran de Bermejo (active in the 15th century), a Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraiture.
While the name Beltran has seen variations in popularity over the centuries, it remains deeply rooted in Spanish culture and history, with its origins dating back to the Middle Ages and its association with notable figures from various walks of life.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Beltran over time
The chart below shows babies named Beltran registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Beltran, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Beltran by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Beltran was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4082 | 8 | 2 |
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Names similar to Beltran
- Benjamin 90,412
- Ben 36,356
- Bradley 30,230
- Brandon 26,411
- Billy 18,608
- Bobby 16,904
- Blake 16,337
- Bailey 16,014
- Brody 7,230
- Beau 6,722
- Barnaby 5,284
- Brodie 4,801
FAQ
Beltran: questions and answers
How popular is the name Beltran in the UK right now?
In 2015, Beltran was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Beltran most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 5 babies registered as Beltran in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Beltran?
A masculine name of Spanish origin derived from Beltran or Bertram.
How many people are called Beltran in the UK?
A total of 8 babies have been registered as Beltran across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.