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Beatrice
GirlLatin, Italian· “she who brings happiness; blessed”
- Meaning
- she who brings happiness; blessed
- Origin
- Latin, Italian
- Pronunciation
- BEE-uh-trihs
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #508
- US babies 2025
- 583
- Best rank
- #36 (1910)
- Peak year
- 1921
Meaning and origin of Beatrice
Beatrice is a Latin and Italian name that means “she who brings happiness; blessed”.
Beatrice comes from the Latin Beatrix, which was probably altered from Viatrix, "voyager", under the influence of beatus, "blessed" or "happy", giving the traditional meaning "she who brings happiness". Dante Alighieri immortalized Beatrice Portinari as his guide through Paradise in the Divine Comedy, and Shakespeare's Beatrice is the witty heroine of Much Ado About Nothing. The name has been borne by royals, including a daughter of Queen Victoria and Princess Beatrice of York. Beatrice feels vintage, literary and elegant. Bea, Bee and Trixie are charming nicknames.
Popularity over time
Beatrice has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 140 different years. Its best national rank was #36 in 1910, and the most babies received it in 1921, when 5,968 were named Beatrice. In 2025, 583 babies were named Beatrice, and it ranked #508 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #41 in 1920, #210 in 1950, #634 in 1980, #970 in 2000, #837 in 2010, and #508 in 2025. Of the 194,920 US girls named Beatrice since records began, 25% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1910s come next, with 44,515 babies. Since 2010, 8,079 more have been named Beatrice.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Bernice, Annie, Vivian, Thelma, and Lucille.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Beatrice ranked highest in Delaware, Maine, and New Hampshire.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | #122 | 7 |
| Maine | #133 | 8 |
| New Hampshire | #175 | 7 |
| Minnesota | #252 | 22 |
| Oregon | #275 | 13 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Beatrice is usually pronounced BEE-uh-trihs, with three syllables. It has eight letters, starts with B and ends in “-ce”.
Middle names for Beatrice
A few middle names that flow with Beatrice: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Beatrice
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Beatrice mean?
Beatrice is a Latin and Italian name that means “she who brings happiness; blessed”.
What is the origin of the name Beatrice?
Beatrice has Latin and Italian roots. Beatrice comes from the Latin Beatrix, which was probably altered from Viatrix, "voyager", under the influence of beatus, "blessed" or "happy", giving the traditional meaning "she who brings happiness".
Is Beatrice a popular name?
Yes. Beatrice ranked #508 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Beatrice a boy or girl name?
Beatrice is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Beatrice?
Beatrice is usually pronounced BEE-uh-trihs. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings