Beatrix Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Beatrix originates from Latin, meaning 'blessed' or 'bringer of joy'. It evolved from the Latin 'Viatrix' meaning 'voyager'. The name has historical significance in medieval Europe and is associated with elegance in modern times. There is no direct biblical relevance, and it has common variants like Bea and Trixie.
The name Beatrix is most popular in Oregon, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Beatrix has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Beatrix' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2963rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4170th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6652nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7287th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10645th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2691st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1201st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Beatrix' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Beatrix"
Pronunciation
/ˈbiːətrɪks/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Beatrix derives from the Latin name 'Viatrix', which means 'voyager' or 'traveler'. It was later associated with the Latin word 'beatus', meaning 'blessed' or 'happy'.
Meaning
blessed, bringer of joy
Language Evolution
Viatrix (Latin), Beatrix (Old French), Beatrix (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in medieval Europe, particularly in France and Italy, and has been used by various royal families.
Variants & Derivatives
Bea, Bea's, Trixie
Modern Popularity & Image
Beatrix is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with sophistication and grace.
Famous People
Beatrix Potter, the beloved children's author, Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, Beatrix Kiddo, a fictional character from Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Beatrix"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Beatrix"
"Beatrix" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2963rd of 9107 | 167 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4170th of 9204 | 85 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 6652nd of 12526 | 58 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 7287th of 19264 | 91 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 10645th of 27321 | 85 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2691st of 35406 | 972 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1201st of 30306 | 2,439 |
Regional Popularity of "Beatrix" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Beatrix" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
100.00% 1379th/1379 |
- | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
100.00% 2430th/2430 |
- | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
54.21% 2484th/4582 |
37.80% 1952nd/5164 |
60.00% 4388th/7313 |
27.67% 2065th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
26.26% 1046th/3984 |
22.73% 1020th/4487 |
24.39% 1664th/6822 |
16.32% 1024th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Beatrix"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Beatrix" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.