Beatrix Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BEE-a-triks /ˈbiːətrɪks/
Origin: Latin; French
Meaning: Latin: she who brings happiness; French: voyager
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Beatrix has its roots in the Latin name "Viatrix," which means "voyager" or "traveler." The name evolved through the Old French form "Beatrix" before being adopted into Middle English. The transition from Viatrix to Beatrix involved a linguistic shift where the initial 'V' sound transformed into a 'B' sound, a common phonetic change in the evolution of names.
The name was popularized in the Christian tradition, particularly through the association with Saint Beatrix, a 4th-century martyr who was venerated in various parts of Europe, especially in Italy and France. Historically, Beatrix has been borne by several notable figures, including Beatrix of Naples, a queen consort in the 14th century, and Beatrix of Portugal, a 15th-century princess.
The name also appears in literary contexts, such as in Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy," where Beatrice serves as a symbol of divine love and guidance. The name gained further prominence in the Renaissance period, reflecting the era's renewed interest in classical names and their meanings.
Culturally, Beatrix has been associated with themes of travel and exploration, resonating with the idea of a journey both in the physical and spiritual sense. The name has also been linked to notions of happiness and blessedness, derived from its Latin roots, as it can be interpreted as "she who brings happiness." In some traditions, diminutive forms such as "Bea" have emerged, reflecting affection and familiarity.
Overall, Beatrix carries a rich historical and cultural significance, embodying a blend of travel, spirituality, and joy.
Famous people named Beatrix
In this section, you will find notable people named Beatrix. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Beatrix who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Beatrix who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Beatrix Potter is an author and illustrator best known for The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin, and The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck.
Beatrix Kiddo is a fictional character best known as the protagonist in the Kill Bill film series.
Fictional characters named Beatrix
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Beatrix Kiddo is a fictional character from the film Kill Bill. She is a former assassin seeking revenge on her former colleagues after they betray her.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Beatrix was first seen in the United States in 1883.
Beatrix has ranked as high as #1823 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and Washington.
In the past 5 years the name Beatrix has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Beatrix is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Beatrix was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Beatrix.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 162 | 162 |
| 2024 | 166 | 166 |
| 2023 | 160 | 160 |
| 2022 | 196 | 196 |
| 2021 | 220 | 220 |
| 2020 | 200 | 200 |
| 2019 | 262 | 262 |
| 2018 | 211 | 211 |
| 2017 | 216 | 216 |
| 2016 | 212 | 212 |
| 2015 | 213 | 213 |
| 2014 | 179 | 179 |
| 2013 | 207 | 207 |
| 2012 | 146 | 146 |
| 2011 | 135 | 135 |
| 2010 | 126 | 126 |
| 2009 | 133 | 133 |
| 2008 | 104 | 104 |
| 2007 | 76 | 76 |
| 2006 | 60 | 60 |
| 2005 | 44 | 44 |
| 2004 | 32 | 32 |
| 2003 | 27 | 27 |
| 2002 | 22 | 22 |
| 2001 | 17 | 17 |
| 2000 | 15 | 15 |
| 1999 | 11 | 11 |
| 1998 | 6 | 6 |
| 1997 | 19 | 19 |
| 1996 | 10 | 10 |
| 1995 | 9 | 9 |
| 1994 | 7 | 7 |
| 1993 | 13 | 13 |
| 1992 | 9 | 9 |
| 1991 | 11 | 11 |
| 1990 | 5 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 | 5 |
| 1979 | 7 | 7 |
| 1976 | 7 | 7 |
| 1975 | 7 | 7 |
| 1973 | 6 | 6 |
| 1971 | 9 | 9 |
| 1970 | 6 | 6 |
| 1969 | 6 | 6 |
| 1968 | 11 | 11 |
| 1967 | 10 | 10 |
| 1966 | 8 | 8 |
| 1965 | 14 | 14 |
| 1963 | 8 | 8 |
| 1961 | 6 | 6 |
| 1960 | 6 | 6 |
| 1958 | 6 | 6 |
| 1956 | 9 | 9 |
| 1955 | 5 | 5 |
| 1954 | 6 | 6 |
| 1952 | 7 | 7 |
| 1950 | 5 | 5 |
| 1944 | 8 | 8 |
| 1943 | 5 | 5 |
| 1942 | 5 | 5 |
| 1941 | 11 | 11 |
| 1940 | 5 | 5 |
| 1939 | 12 | 12 |
| 1938 | 7 | 7 |
| 1936 | 6 | 6 |
| 1933 | 7 | 7 |
| 1930 | 5 | 5 |
| 1929 | 6 | 6 |
| 1928 | 8 | 8 |
| 1925 | 6 | 6 |
| 1923 | 8 | 8 |
| 1922 | 7 | 7 |
| 1921 | 19 | 19 |
| 1920 | 8 | 8 |
| 1919 | 8 | 8 |
| 1918 | 7 | 7 |
| 1917 | 10 | 10 |
| 1916 | 12 | 12 |
| 1915 | 12 | 12 |
| 1914 | 13 | 13 |
| 1913 | 10 | 10 |
| 1912 | 8 | 8 |
| 1911 | 6 | 6 |
| 1910 | 6 | 6 |
| 1909 | 6 | 6 |
| 1908 | 8 | 8 |
| 1906 | 6 | 6 |
| 1905 | 7 | 7 |
| 1899 | 6 | 6 |
| 1896 | 6 | 6 |
| 1895 | 6 | 6 |
| 1894 | 6 | 6 |
| 1893 | 6 | 6 |
| 1892 | 5 | 5 |
| 1890 | 5 | 5 |
| 1883 | 7 | 7 |
Top States for Beatrix (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 18 | |
| TX | 17 | |
| IL | 12 | |
| FL | 10 | |
| OR | 7 | |
| VA | 7 | |
| WA | 7 | |
| NC | 7 | |
| NY | 5 | |
| CO | 5 | |
| MO | 5 |