Beatriz
Beatriz is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
She who makes happy; blessed traveler.
Origin and history
Beatriz is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Beatrice, derived from the Late Latin name Beatrix. It historically signifies 'she who makes happy' or 'blessed traveler'. In the United States, it remains a steadily used classic Latinate name, consistently chosen across generations.
Popularity in the United States
18,395 babies in the United States have been named Beatriz since 1880. It ranks #1124 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1445.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.8 %)
- TX (30.8 %)
- NY (7.3 %)
- FL (6.9 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 24 |
| 1900-1910 | 99 |
| 1910-1920 | 267 |
| 1920-1930 | 636 |
| 1930-1940 | 576 |
| 1940-1950 | 543 |
| 1950-1960 | 795 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,452 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,078 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,986 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,389 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,531 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,352 |
| 2020-2029 | 667 |
Famous people named Beatriz
- Beatriz Luengo: Singer, Songwriter
- Beatriz Paredes: Politician, Diplomat
Nicknames
Bea, Betti, Triz
Fun facts
- Derived from the Latin 'beatus', meaning blessed or happy, interwoven with 'viatrix' meaning traveler.
- The name was borne by numerous queens and noblewomen throughout Portuguese and Spanish medieval history.