How Many People Are Named Beatrice?

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

Beatrice
Very Rare
Italian

Meaning 'victorious', Beatrice is a rare female name, with only 1 in 6,847 Americans bearing it today. That's around 48,197 people in the US, making it quite unique. Interestingly, most people named Beatrice are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

~1,056
Living in US
1 in 313,872
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Victorious
🌐
Origin
Italian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Charming Gracious Noble
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

274,213
Worldwide Bearers
#407
Global Rank
🇨🇲 Cameroon
37,499
🇨🇭 Switzerland
32,148
🇮🇹 Italy
30,536
🇿🇦 South Africa
21,915
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
19,506
🇭🇹 Haiti
17,298
🇸🇩 Sudan
14,675
🇷🇴 Romania
13,582
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
13,339
🇩🇪 Germany
11,981

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
81 (0%)
♀ Female
48,116 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 94
10,617
Would be under 30 (5%)
9,852
Would be 30–60 (5%)
174,508
Would be over 60 (90%)

All 194,977 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: 1921

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
100
Classic Feel
99
Modern Appeal
1
International
5

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

📜 Beatrice Through the Generations

Throughout the generations, Beatrice has seen its popularity ebb and flow, peaking in 1921 with 5,994 births. Today, the name's resurgence is notable, with a trend towards becoming a classic, old-school choice once again. The current demographic shows a significant skew towards older individuals, with 90% of those named Beatrice being over 60, indicating a strong connection to past eras.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 20,871
Texas 11,697
Pennsylvania 11,538
California 8,127
Michigan 6,350
Massachusetts 6,279
Ohio 5,967
North Carolina 5,884
Illinois 5,866
New Jersey 5,219

⭐ Famous People Named Beatrice

Beatrice is a female given name. The English variant is derived from the French Béatrice, which came from the Latin Beatrix, which means "blessed one".…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Beatrice

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Beatrice's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Beatrice

How Many People Have the Name Beatrice?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,056 people in the United States currently share the name Beatrice. That works out to roughly 1 in every 313,872 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Beatrice a Common or Rare Name?

Beatrice 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 Beatrice Mean?

Beatrice means "victorious" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Beatrice Most Popular?

The name Beatrice reached peak popularity in 1921, with 5,994 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Beatrice?

Approximately 1,056 people named Beatrice live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,056. That works out to roughly 1 in 313,872 Americans.

Is Beatrice a rare name?

Beatrice is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 313,872 Americans has this name.

What does the name Beatrice mean?

Beatrice means "victorious" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Beatrice more male or female?

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

When was Beatrice most popular?

Beatrice peaked in 1921 with 5,994 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US1,056
All-Time Births1,056
1 in X1 in 313,872
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age94
Peak Year1921
World Rank#407
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.