Is Beatriz a boy's or girl's name?

Beatriz is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 53 recorded births.

When was Beatriz most popular?

Beatriz reached its peak popularity in 1990 with 521 births that year. It is currently ranked #1738 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Beatriz?

Beatriz is currently ranked #1738 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 18,274 babies since 1894.

Beatriz

An uncommon Portuguese pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysPortugueseRising Also a pet name

#1738▲ 116in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A female given name from Portuguese or Spanish, equivalent to English Beatrice or Beatrix.

Beatriz is a girl's and boy's baby name of Portuguese origin, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Beatrice, from the Latin Beatrix meaning 'she who brings happiness' or 'blessed traveler,' from beatus (blessed) and via (way). Beatrice was the beloved of Dante Alighieri, his guide through Paradise in the Divine Comedy.

Over 18,270 U.S. births are recorded. Beatriz is the most commonly used form of the name in Latin America and Portugal, carrying Dante's literary legacy with a warm Southern European warmth.

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Popularity Over Time

Beatriz was #933 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1738, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Beatriz
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	546	#1834	▼
2010s	1,352	#1608	▼
2000s	2,531	#1001	▼
1990s	4,389	#552	▲
1980s	2,986	#642	▲
1970s	2,078	#724	▲
1960s	1,452	#870	▲
1950s	795	#1129	▲
1940s	543	#1127	—
1930s	576	#948	—
1920s	636	#946	▲
1910s	267	#1252	▲
1900s	99	#1267	▲
1890s	24	#1192	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Beatriz
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	116	#1738	+8 (7.4%)
2023	108	#1854	+10 (10.2%)
2022	98	#1992	-11 (-10.1%)
2021	109	#1841	-6 (-5.2%)
2020	115	#1745	-24 (-17.3%)
2019	139	#1548	-5 (-3.5%)
2018	144	#1513	+13 (9.9%)
2017	131	#1644	-8 (-5.8%)
2016	139	#1592	+33 (31.1%)
2015	106	#1910	-34 (-24.3%)
2014	140	#1555	0
2013	140	#1555	+21 (17.6%)
2012	119	#1733	-23 (-16.2%)
2011	142	#1544	-10 (-6.6%)
2010	152	#1482	-25 (-14.1%)
2009	177	#1349	-33 (-15.7%)
2008	210	#1213	-7 (-3.2%)
2007	217	#1172	-9 (-4.0%)
2006	226	#1107	-7 (-3.0%)
2005	233	#1034	-25 (-9.7%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Beatriz as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Beatriz has also been given to 53 boys in the U.S. since 1968.

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Total births

1988

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Frequently Asked

Can Beatriz be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Beatriz is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1738. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Beatriz, the baby name

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Beatriz, the pet name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1894–2024) · Methodology