Beatrice: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced BEE-uht-ris · 3 syllables
Beatrice means “she who brings happiness”, from Latin and Italian.
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”).
- Meaning
- she who brings happiness
- Origin
- Latin, Italian
- Pronunciation
- BEE-uht-ris
- US rank (2025)
- #508
- US babies a year
- about 541 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1900
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Literary
How popular is Beatrice?
Beatrice was the #508 name in the US in 2025, given to 583 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1900.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #508 |
| England & Wales | #109 |
| Scotland | #276 |
| Northern Ireland | #228 |
| Ireland | #308 |
| France | #601 |
| Norway | #453 |
| Canada | #37 |
| Australia | #576 |
How old are people named Beatrice?
Half of US adults named Beatrice are older than 69; most are between 25 and 91. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Beatrice
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Beatrice have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Beatrice
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Beatrice
What does the name Beatrice mean?
Beatrice means “she who brings happiness”. It comes from Latin and Italian.
How do you pronounce Beatrice?
Beatrice is pronounced BEE-uht-ris.
How popular is the name Beatrice?
Beatrice was the #508 name in the US in 2025, given to 583 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1900.
How old are people named Beatrice?
Half of US adults named Beatrice are older than 69. Most are between 25 and 91.