Beatrice
Peaked at #36 nationally in 1910, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Beatrice has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Beatrice — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#36
in 1910
Current rank
#579
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Beatrice reached its peak popularity for girls in 1910, ranking #36 nationally with 2,459 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #599 (2014) to #579 (2024) — a 3% improvement.
As of 2024, Beatrice ranks #579 nationally for girls, with 518 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #579 | 518 |
| 2023 | #588 | 509 |
| 2022 | #554 | 548 |
| 2021 | #564 | 542 |
| 2020 | #552 | 538 |
| 2019 | #556 | 547 |
| 2018 | #570 | 542 |
| 2017 | #559 | 548 |
Beatrice — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#748
in 1900
Last ranked
#5683
in 1989
Years tracked
51
1892–1989
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1892, Beatrice reached its peak popularity for boys in 1900, ranking #748 nationally with 12 babies given the name that year.
Beatrice hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1989, when it stood at #5683.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | #5,683 | 8 |
| 1960 | #3,693 | 6 |
| 1956 | #2,811 | 9 |
| 1955 | #2,778 | 9 |
| 1950 | #3,728 | 5 |
| 1947 | #2,889 | 8 |
| 1944 | #2,650 | 8 |
| 1943 | #1,990 | 14 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Beatrice most popular?
Beatrice was most popular in 1910, when it ranked #36 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Beatrice becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Beatrice?
At least 195,064 babies have been recorded with the name Beatrice in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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