Girl
Beatrice
voyager, blessed
About Beatrice
Beatrice stands as a name of substance and literary pedigree, evoking images of intelligence and quiet strength. Consider the notable Beatrices throughout history and fiction: characters who possessed wisdom, compassion, and determination. The name offers multiple nickname possibilities—Bea, Trixie, Bebe—allowing for playful variations during childhood while maintaining formal elegance when needed. Beatrice has experienced a renaissance in recent years, appealing to parents seeking vintage names with contemporary appeal. The three-syllable structure provides a pleasing rhythm that pairs well with both short and long surnames. This name suggests a child who will grow into a thoughtful, articulate adult with appreciation for culture and learning. Beatrice carries an inherent dignity that commands respect without requiring loudness or flash. The name works across cultures and languages, maintaining its essential character while adapting to different pronunciations. Choosing Beatrice means selecting a name with depth, history, and the promise of a strong identity for your daughter.
Popularity of the Name Beatrice
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #154 | ||||
| 1881 | #156 | ||||
| 1882 | #144 | ||||
| 1883 | #146 | ||||
| 1884 | #136 | ||||
| 1885 | #133 | ||||
| 1886 | #137 | ||||
| 1887 | #116 | ||||
| 1888 | #116 | ||||
| 1889 | #108 | ||||
| 1890 | #98 | ||||
| 1891 | #91 | ||||
| 1892 | #90 | ||||
| 1893 | #85 | ||||
| 1894 | #76 | ||||
| 1895 | #73 | ||||
| 1896 | #70 | ||||
| 1897 | #68 | ||||
| 1898 | #60 | ||||
| 1899 | #56 | ||||
| 1900 | #56 | #56 | |||
| 1901 | #53 | #51 | |||
| 1902 | #49 | #53 | |||
| 1903 | #49 | #61 | |||
| 1904 | #45 | #52 | |||
| 1905 | #45 | #69 | |||
| 1906 | #45 | #60 | |||
| 1907 | #44 | #50 | |||
| 1908 | #40 | #61 | |||
| 1909 | #38 | #58 | |||
| 1910 | #36 | #48 | |||
| 1911 | #37 | #55 | |||
| 1912 | #37 | #61 | |||
| 1913 | #37 | #51 | |||
| 1914 | #38 | #57 | |||
| 1915 | #37 | #56 | |||
| 1916 | #38 | #58 | |||
| 1917 | #39 | #57 | |||
| 1918 | #40 | #65 | |||
| 1919 | #41 | #67 | |||
| 1920 | #41 | #67 | |||
| 1921 | #41 | #66 | |||
| 1922 | #43 | #54 | |||
| 1923 | #46 | #69 | |||
| 1924 | #50 | #73 | |||
| 1925 | #50 | #99 | |||
| 1926 | #58 | #95 | |||
| 1927 | #67 | #96 | |||
| 1928 | #70 | #85 | |||
| 1929 | #72 | #90 | |||
| 1930 | #76 | #93 | |||
| 1931 | #85 | #74 | |||
| 1932 | #87 | #181 | |||
| 1933 | #94 | #150 | |||
| 1934 | #99 | #163 | |||
| 1935 | #107 | #132 | |||
| 1936 | #121 | #106 | |||
| 1937 | #120 | #142 | |||
| 1938 | #125 | #193 | |||
| 1939 | #136 | #152 | |||
| 1940 | #140 | #187 | |||
| 1941 | #143 | #210 | |||
| 1942 | #146 | #203 | |||
| 1943 | #152 | ||||
| 1944 | #156 | #227 | |||
| 1945 | #170 | #236 | |||
| 1946 | #180 | #255 | |||
| 1947 | #188 | #239 | |||
| 1948 | #191 | ||||
| 1949 | #203 | #218 | |||
| 1950 | #210 | ||||
| 1951 | #214 | ||||
| 1952 | #225 | ||||
| 1953 | #243 | ||||
| 1954 | #248 | ||||
| 1955 | #259 | ||||
| 1956 | #270 | ||||
| 1957 | #286 | ||||
| 1958 | #304 | ||||
| 1959 | #310 | ||||
| 1960 | #310 | ||||
| 1961 | #341 | ||||
| 1962 | #349 | ||||
| 1963 | #354 | ||||
| 1964 | #376 | #234 | |||
| 1965 | #356 | #239 | |||
| 1966 | #369 | #257 | |||
| 1967 | #416 | #268 | |||
| 1968 | #427 | #330 | |||
| 1969 | #462 | #245 | |||
| 1970 | #478 | #254 | |||
| 1971 | #467 | #351 | |||
| 1972 | #537 | #312 | |||
| 1973 | #519 | #333 | |||
| 1974 | #527 | #341 | |||
| 1975 | #536 | ||||
| 1976 | #582 | #437 | |||
| 1977 | #599 | #471 | |||
| 1978 | #585 | ||||
| 1979 | #625 | ||||
| 1980 | #634 | #440 | |||
| 1981 | #550 | #538 | |||
| 1982 | #622 | #402 | |||
| 1983 | #669 | #407 | |||
| 1984 | #705 | ||||
| 1985 | #632 | ||||
| 1986 | #702 | #536 | |||
| 1987 | #837 | ||||
| 1988 | #671 | #502 | |||
| 1989 | #669 | #512 | |||
| 1990 | #719 | ||||
| 1991 | #696 | #488 | |||
| 1992 | #738 | #417 | |||
| 1993 | #774 | #327 | |||
| 1994 | #871 | #355 | #327 | ||
| 1995 | #946 | #320 | |||
| 1996 | #913 | #476 | #263 | ||
| 1998 | #935 | #262 | #429 | #200 | |
| 2000 | #969 | #295 | #380 | #174 | |
| 2001 | #984 | #293 | #401 | #172 | |
| 2006 | #961 | #181 | #278 | #147 | |
| 2007 | #896 | #146 | #329 | #165 | |
| 2008 | #837 | #146 | #273 | #144 | |
| 2009 | #851 | #144 | #300 | #138 | |
| 2010 | #837 | #129 | #478 | #116 | |
| 2011 | #702 | #133 | #396 | #98 | |
| 2012 | #697 | #123 | #319 | #71 | |
| 2013 | #587 | #103 | #427 | #74 | |
| 2014 | #599 | #104 | #337 | #73 | |
| 2015 | #570 | #108 | #255 | #215 | #50 |
| 2016 | #557 | #88 | #318 | #57 | |
| 2017 | #559 | #94 | #250 | #53 | |
| 2018 | #570 | #92 | #336 | #58 | |
| 2019 | #558 | #94 | #237 | #58 | |
| 2020 | #552 | #115 | #335 | #58 | |
| 2021 | #564 | #107 | #288 | #62 | |
| 2022 | #554 | #115 | #393 | #243 | #63 |
| 2023 | #587 | #134 | #363 | #63 | |
| 2024 | #579 | #129 | #298 | #53 | |
| 2025 | #508 | #136 | #405 | #315 | #55 |
| 1997 | #285 | #500 | #257 | ||
| 1999 | #289 | #401 | #172 | ||
| 2002 | #280 | #333 | #188 | ||
| 2003 | #271 | #334 | #179 | ||
| 2004 | #241 | #258 | #163 | ||
| 2005 | #196 | #350 | #160 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Beatrice
Names Similar to Beatrice
Nicknames for Beatrice
- Bea
- Trice
- Betty
- Tricie
Famous People Named Beatrice
| Beatrice Arthur | American actress |
| Beatrice of Nazareth | Flemish mystic and writer |
| Beatrice of York | Member of the British royal family |
| Beatrice Lillie | British-Canadian actress |
Characters Named Beatrice
| Beatrice "Tris" Prior | Divergent series |
| Beatrice "Beadie" Russell | The Wire TV series |
| Beatrice Leep | Hoot by Carl Hiaasen |
| Beatrice "Bea" Smith | Wentworth TV series |
| Beatrice "Beatrix" Kiddo | Kill Bill films |
| Beatrice "Bee" Hughes | The Babysitters Club series |
| Beatrice "Biddy" Mulligan | Ulysses by James Joyce |
| Beatrice "Tris" Annika Davis | Summerland by Elin Hilderbrand |
| Beatrice Bellman | Swallowing Darkness by Laurell K. Hamilton |
| Beatrice "Bia" Rodriguez | Rio 2 animated film |
| Beatrice "Bea" Trissco | Daddy Long Legs by Jean Webster |
| Beatrice "Bea" Santello | Night in the Woods video game |
| Beatrice "Bea" Sullivan | Home and Away TV series |
| Beatrice "Bea" York | Heartstopper graphic novel series |
| Beatrice "Bridget" Gregory | The Last Seduction film |
| Beatrice "Bea" Benaderet | The Flintstones TV series |
| Beatrice "Bea" Wilder | The Broken Girls by Simone St. James |
| Beatrice "Bea" Pomeroy | The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo |
| Beatrice "Bea" Whaley | The Demon Trapper's Daughter by Jana Oliver |
| Beatrice "Tris" Coleman | Tris and Izzie by Mette Ivie Harrison |