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Beatrix
GirlLatin· “she who brings happiness”
- Meaning
- she who brings happiness
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- BEE-uh-trihks
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,360
- US babies 2025
- 162
- Best rank
- #760 (1883)
- Peak year
- 2019
Meaning and origin of Beatrix
Beatrix is a Latin name that means “she who brings happiness”.
Beatrix comes from the Latin Viatrix, meaning "voyager," which was later altered by association with beatus, "blessed," so the name came to be understood as "she who brings happiness" or "she who blesses." The name is best known from Beatrix Potter, the author and illustrator of The Tale of Peter Rabbit, and from Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands. Beatrice is the more common English form. Pronounced BEE-uh-trihks, Beatrix has a crisp, vintage charm. Bea, Trix and Trixie are playful nicknames. Beatrix suits parents who like classic names with a spirited edge.
Popularity over time
Beatrix first appears in US Social Security records in 1883. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 2 different years, starting in 1883. Its best national rank was #760 in 1883, and the most babies received it in 2019, when 262 were named Beatrix. In 2025, 162 babies were named Beatrix, and it ranked #1,360 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #3,650 in 1920, #5,356 in 1950, #6,849 in 2000, #1,679 in 2010, and #1,360 in 2025. Of the 4,110 US girls named Beatrix since records began, 46% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 1,104 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Emmarie, Melani, Nailah, Leena, and Aarya.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Beatrix ranked highest in Oregon, Washington, and Pennsylvania.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | #492 | 7 |
| Washington | #690 | 9 |
| Pennsylvania | #825 | 11 |
| Arizona | #1066 | 5 |
| Illinois | #1137 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Beatrix is usually pronounced BEE-uh-trihks, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with B and ends in “-ix”.
Middle names for Beatrix
A few middle names that flow with Beatrix: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Beatrix
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Beatrix mean?
Beatrix is a Latin name that means “she who brings happiness”.
What is the origin of the name Beatrix?
Beatrix has Latin roots. Beatrix comes from the Latin Viatrix, meaning "voyager," which was later altered by association with beatus, "blessed," so the name came to be understood as "she who brings happiness" or "she who blesses." The name is best known from Beatrix Potter, the author and illustrator of The Tale of Peter Rabbit, and from Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands.
Is Beatrix a popular name?
Not especially. Beatrix ranked #1,360 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Beatrix a boy or girl name?
Beatrix is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Beatrix?
Beatrix is usually pronounced BEE-uh-trihks. 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