Beatrice is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #121 in 2023 with 409 recorded births. This places Beatrice in the top 2% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 685 births ranking #80. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 249.6%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 627 girls born was named Beatrice. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Beatrice is a classic with an uplifting, joyful meaning tradition. It feels intelligent, vintage, and quietly luminous.
The name has medieval, literary, and saintly depth and remains especially admired for its old-fashioned elegance. Its revival fits the broader return of serious, story-rich girls' names.