Beatrice
Either 1) from the Latin Beatrix, name of early Christian saints, from beatrix (“she who makes happy”), or 2) from beata, influenced by viatrix (“female wayfarer…
Every Beatrice since 1880 — 195,653 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Beatrice
Beatrice is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #508 in 2025 with 583 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 195,653 American babies have been named Beatrice. Its peak came in 1921, when 5,994 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Beatrice stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Beatrice year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 583 | #508 | — | — |
| 2024 | 520 | #579 | — | — |
| 2023 | 511 | #587 | — | — |
| 2022 | 549 | #554 | — | — |
| 2021 | 542 | #564 | — | — |
| 2020 | 538 | #552 | — | — |
| 2019 | 547 | #558 | — | — |
| 2018 | 542 | #570 | — | — |
| 2017 | 548 | #559 | — | — |
| 2016 | 560 | #557 | — | — |
| 2015 | 542 | #570 | — | — |
| 2014 | 491 | #599 | — | — |
| 2013 | 485 | #587 | — | — |
| 2012 | 404 | #697 | — | — |
| 2011 | 396 | #702 | — | — |
| 2010 | 321 | #837 | — | — |
| 2009 | 327 | #851 | — | — |
| 2008 | 338 | #837 | — | — |
| 2007 | 308 | #896 | — | — |
| 2006 | 272 | #961 | — | — |
| 2005 | 213 | #1,112 | — | — |
| 2004 | 234 | #1,008 | — | — |
| 2003 | 210 | #1,065 | — | — |
| 2002 | 190 | #1,107 | — | — |
| 2001 | 218 | #985 | — | — |
| 2000 | 218 | #970 | — | — |
| 1995 | 198 | #949 | — | — |
| 1990 | 290 | #720 | — | — |
| 1985 | 294 | #632 | — | — |
| 1980 | 287 | #634 | — | — |
| 1975 | 322 | #536 | — | — |
| 1970 | 423 | #478 | — | — |
| 1965 | 641 | #356 | — | — |
| 1960 | 910 | #310 | 6 | #3,691 |
| 1955 | 1,038 | #259 | 9 | #2,779 |
| 1950 | 1,271 | #210 | 5 | #3,728 |
| 1945 | 1,358 | #170 | — | — |
| 1940 | 1,730 | #140 | 10 | #2,337 |
| 1935 | 2,243 | #107 | 12 | #2,140 |
| 1930 | 3,390 | #76 | 15 | #1,972 |
| 1925 | 4,992 | #50 | 22 | #1,631 |
| 1920 | 5,804 | #41 | 21 | #1,702 |
| 1915 | 5,342 | #37 | 22 | #1,463 |
| 1910 | 2,459 | #36 | 13 | #869 |
| 1905 | 1,661 | #45 | 10 | #794 |
| 1900 | 1,382 | #56 | 12 | #748 |
| 1895 | 814 | #73 | — | — |
| 1890 | 417 | #98 | — | — |
| 1885 | 188 | #133 | — | — |
| 1880 | 87 | #154 | — | — |
Famous people named Beatrice
- Beatrice Portinari Religious figure · 1265–1290
- Beatrice I, Countess of Burgundy Politician · 1143–1184
- Beatrice of Naples Politician · 1457–1508
- Beatrice Cenci Social activist · 1577–1599
- Beatrice of Portugal Politician · 1373–1420
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Beatrice mean?
Either 1) from the Latin Beatrix, name of early Christian saints, from beatrix (“she who makes happy”), or 2) from beata, influenced by viatrix (“female wayfarer, traveller”).
How popular is the name Beatrice in 2025?
Beatrice ranked #508 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 583 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Beatrice?
195,653 babies have been named Beatrice in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Beatrice most popular?
Beatrice peaked in 1921, when 5,994 newborns received the name.
Is Beatrice a boy or girl name?
Beatrice is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Beatrice rising or falling?
Beatrice is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Beatrice?
Well-known people named Beatrice include Beatrice Portinari (religious figure), Beatrice I, Countess of Burgundy (politician), Beatrice of Naples (politician).