Bea Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationBEE / biːLatin; French
Meaning
Latin: 'bringer of joy'; French: diminutive of Beatrice, meaning 'she who brings happiness'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Bea is often associated with Beatrice, which has roots in Latin and has been used in various cultures. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century. The name has been used in literature and has a cheerful connotation, often linked to joy and happiness.
Trend Summary
The name Bea has seen a modest resurgence in popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Bea
International Variants
- Beatrice (Italian)
- Beatriz (Spanish)
- Beatrix (Dutch)
Famous people named Bea
Bea Arthur was an American actress and comedian, best known for her roles in 'The Golden Girls' and 'Maude'.
Bea Miller is an American singer and songwriter who gained fame as a contestant on 'The X Factor'.
Bea Johnson is a French-American author and speaker, recognized for her work in the zero waste movement.
Fictional characters named Bea
Bea is a character in the animated film 'The Secret Life of Pets', known for her friendly and adventurous personality.
Bea is a character in the children's book series 'Bea and Mr. Jones', where she embarks on various adventures.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bea was first seen in the United States in 1883. Bea has ranked as high as #1272 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Bea has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bea (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 9 | |
| CA | 8 | |
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1894 | 7 |
| 1896 | 9 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1900 | 6 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1902 | 8 |
| 1903 | 9 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1905 | 13 |
| 1906 | 13 |
| 1907 | 15 |
| 1908 | 22 |
| 1909 | 19 |
| 1910 | 20 |
| 1911 | 11 |
| 1912 | 17 |
| 1913 | 25 |
| 1914 | 28 |
| 1915 | 24 |
| 1916 | 21 |
| 1917 | 27 |
| 1918 | 30 |
| 1919 | 21 |
| 1920 | 20 |
| 1921 | 31 |
| 1922 | 18 |
| 1923 | 36 |
| 1924 | 20 |
| 1925 | 22 |
| 1926 | 23 |
| 1927 | 25 |
| 1928 | 11 |
| 1929 | 22 |
| 1930 | 26 |
| 1931 | 18 |
| 1932 | 15 |
| 1933 | 23 |
| 1934 | 14 |
| 1935 | 22 |
| 1936 | 28 |
| 1937 | 19 |
| 1938 | 38 |
| 1939 | 13 |
| 1940 | 26 |
| 1941 | 34 |
| 1942 | 31 |
| 1943 | 40 |
| 1944 | 20 |
| 1945 | 28 |
| 1946 | 27 |
| 1947 | 17 |
| 1948 | 28 |
| 1949 | 11 |
| 1950 | 16 |
| 1951 | 13 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1953 | 11 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 20 |
| 1957 | 27 |
| 1958 | 26 |
| 1959 | 28 |
| 1960 | 32 |
| 1961 | 30 |
| 1962 | 30 |
| 1963 | 23 |
| 1964 | 18 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 20 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 39 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 48 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 50 |
| 2019 | 47 |
| 2020 | 50 |
| 2021 | 54 |
| 2022 | 62 |
| 2023 | 71 |
| 2024 | 88 |