Beatrice
Beatrice: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɪətɹɪs/ · /ˈbiːətɹɪs/
Meaning and origin of Beatrice
Root meaning: “she who makes happy”
- A female given name from Latin.
Etymology
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 Beatrice?
Since 1880, 194,920 girls and 733 boys in the U.S. have been named Beatrice (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #36 in 1910. Its highest rank for boys was #748 in 1900. In 2025 it ranked #508 for girls, with 583 babies given the name.
Names similar to Beatrice
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Sibling name ideas for Beatrice
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Beatrice FAQ
What does the name Beatrice mean?
Beatrice traces back to a root meaning "she who makes happy". A female given name from Latin. 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”).
What is the origin of the name Beatrice?
Beatrice is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Beatrice?
Since 1880, 194,920 girls and 733 boys in the U.S. have been named Beatrice (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #36 in 1910. Its highest rank for boys was #748 in 1900. In 2025 it ranked #508 for girls, with 583 babies given the name.
Is Beatrice a boy or girl name?
Beatrice is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 194,920 girls and 733 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.