Bellatrix
Every Bellatrix since 2008 — 355 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bellatrix
Bellatrix is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,674 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2008, 355 American babies have been named Bellatrix. Its peak came in 2022, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Bellatrix stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bellatrix year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #4,674 |
| 2024 | 37 | #3,974 |
| 2023 | 25 | #5,148 |
| 2022 | 37 | #3,979 |
| 2021 | 35 | #4,109 |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,696 |
| 2019 | 30 | #4,556 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,456 |
| 2017 | 29 | #4,715 |
| 2016 | 24 | #5,481 |
| 2015 | 6 | #14,791 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,123 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,376 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,194 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,517 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,410 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,481 |
| 2008 | 5 | #17,947 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bellatrix in 2025?
Bellatrix ranked #4,674 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bellatrix?
355 babies have been named Bellatrix in the United States since 2008, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bellatrix most popular?
Bellatrix peaked in 2022, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Bellatrix a boy or girl name?
Bellatrix is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bellatrix rising or falling?
Bellatrix is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.