Beyonce

You know who Beyonce is. One of the most famous people in the world. When she was born, her name was truly unique; it was a riff on her mom's maiden name, Biyence, with an accent over the final e.

Though we traditionally think of beloved celebrities boosting the popularity of their names, outlandish mononyms like Rihanna and Madonna often do the exact opposite, because they become so closely associated with their bearer that they sound strange on anyone else.

Yet in this category, as in so many others, Beyonce is an unusual case. When she first rose to fame in Destiny's Child, she inspired many imitators -- 353 baby girls born in the U.S. in 2001 were named Beyonce, enough to make it the 700th most popular name that year. But that was the peak. As Beyonce's star rose (and once she started dropping the her last name, Knowles), her name started to lose favor with parents. In 2016, just six newborns in the U.S. were named Beyonce. And the following year, the name dropped off the popularity list altogether, meaning it was given to fewer than five children. There's only room for one.

Major Beyonce fans who want to honor their favorite artist with a baby name might want to consider her middle name, Giselle, her sister's name, Solange, or even her sometime nom de guerre Sasha.

Gender

Girl

Origin

Invented name

Numerology

B is for beauty, that comes from within.

E is for exotic, no lack of spirit here!

Y is for yearn, your innermost desires.

O is for ornate, nothing plain here!

N is for nice, need I say more?

C is for complete, nothing further needed here.

E is for enrich, a quality you share.

Lucky

Beyonce lucky number is 6.

Number 6 is recognized for its nurturing, supportive, and empathic nature. A true healer, 6 has the ability to problem solve in both the emotional and physical realms, helping others through its straightforward, yet gentle, approach. 6 has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for its friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Beyonce

• Beyoncé Giselle Knowles Carter, American singer

Beyonce in Pop Culture

• Aleesha Beyoncé Miller character on British soap "EastEnders"
• Princess Beyoncé Carlyle birth name of Hope Chance, baby on TV's "Raising Hope"