Beatrice sits comfortably in the UK charts at #114 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
Origin & Meaning
Latin — She who brings happiness
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UK Rank 2024
#114
US Rank #579
About the Name Beatrice
Beatrice is holding steady in the rankings at #114. It reached its peak of #80 in 2016 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 8 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.
The name carries Latin roots, where it means "She who brings happiness". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Beatrice is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #579 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Beatrice
Unlikely. With around 425 UK babies named Beatrice per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Beatrice in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Beatrice has held a stable position around #114 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #80 in 2016 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
The name Beatrice has Latin origins and means "She who brings happiness". Names with clear etymological roots tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles and give children a story to tell about their name.
Notable people named Beatrice include: Beatrice Borromeo — Donna Beatrice Borromeo Arese Taverna is an Italian journalist, model, and aristocrat.; Beatrice Offor — Beatrice Offor was a British painter..
Beatrice ranks #579 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
425
UK babies named Beatrice (2024)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
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Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Beatrice
Likely around 1 other Beatrice in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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