Beatrice
Beatrice is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “she who brings happiness.” It ranked #508 in the United States in 2025. Beatrice comes from the Latin 'beatus' (blessed) and was immortalized as Dante's muse in 'Divine Comedy.'
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how do you pronounce Beatrice?
BEE-ah-tris
where does the name Beatrice come from?
From the Latin Beatrix, by way of the French Beatrice. Beatrix, borne by early Christian saints, is read as she who makes happy, or as beata, blessed, influenced by viatrix, a female traveller.
Princess Beatrice of York and the vintage revival trend have restored its elegant, literary charm.
how popular is this name?
Beatrice has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 140 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 6. It peaked at #36 in 1910, and ranked #508 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #508 |
| 2024 | #579 |
| 2023 | #587 |
| 2022 | #554 |
| 2021 | #564 |
| 2020 | #552 |
| 2019 | #558 |
| 2018 | #570 |
| 2017 | #559 |
| 2016 | #557 |
| 2010 | #837 |
| 2000 | #970 |
| 1990 | #720 |
| 1980 | #634 |
| 1970 | #478 |
| 1960 | #310 |
| 1950 | #210 |
| 1940 | #140 |
| 1930 | #76 |
| 1920 | #41 |
| 1910 | #36 |
| 1900 | #56 |
| 1890 | #98 |
| 1880 | #154 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Beatrice fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Beatrice?
- Beatrice Portinari (Dante's muse)
- Princess Beatrice of York (British royal)
- Beatrix Potter (children's author)
what are the nicknames and variants of Beatrice?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Beatrice?
what names go well with Beatrice?
Sibling names that share Beatrice's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Beatrice
What does the name Beatrice mean?
Beatrice means “she who brings happiness”.
What is the origin of the name Beatrice?
Beatrice comes from the Latin naming tradition. Related forms include Beatrix.
How popular is the name Beatrice?
Beatrice ranked #508 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1910, at #36, and it has spent 140 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Beatrice a boy or girl name?
Beatrice is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Beatrice?
Beatrice is pronounced BEE-ah-tris, with 3 syllables.
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