How Many People Are Named Beate?

Complete statistics for the name Beate: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Beate
Very Rare
German

Beate is a rare German name, with only 9 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 36,829,946 Americans. The majority of those named Beate are over 60, reflecting its older-generation skew.

~9
Living in US
1 in 36,829,946
Americans
1960
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Blessed
🌐
Origin
German
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Blessed Resilient Caring
6
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 6 represents harmony and responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

295,780
Worldwide Bearers
#3,561
Global Rank
🇩🇪 Germany
274,843
🇦🇹 Austria
7,848
🇳🇴 Norway
5,510
🇺🇸 United States
1,772
🇨🇭 Switzerland
966
🇳🇱 Netherlands
741
🇩🇰 Denmark
406
🇵🇱 Poland
377
🇬🇧 England
362
🇫🇷 France
252

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
9 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 62
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
5
Would be 30–60 (50%)
5
Would be over 60 (50%)

All 10 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1960

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
8
Classic Feel
44
Modern Appeal
56
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Beate Through the Generations

Beate has been a stable presence in the United States since the early 1960s when it peaked with five births. Over the decades, the name has maintained a small but dedicated following, with most of the nine living individuals now aged around 62. This age distribution indicates that Beate is predominantly carried by older adults, with none under 30, suggesting it's a name that's more traditional than trendy.

✨ Similar Names to Beate

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Beate's German roots

📄 About the Name Beate

How Many People Have the Name Beate?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9 people in the United States currently share the name Beate. That works out to roughly 1 in every 36,829,946 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Beate a Common or Rare Name?

Beate is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Beate Mean?

Beate means "blessed" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Beate in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Beate Most Popular?

The name Beate reached peak popularity in 1960, with 5 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Beate?

Approximately 9 people named Beate live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10. That works out to roughly 1 in 36,829,946 Americans.

Is Beate a rare name?

Beate is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 36,829,946 Americans has this name.

What does the name Beate mean?

Beate means "blessed" and comes from German origins.

Is Beate more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Beate are male and 100% are female.

When was Beate most popular?

Beate peaked in 1960 with 5 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US9
All-Time Births10
1 in X1 in 36,829,946
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age62
Peak Year1960
World Rank#3,561
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.