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Beatrix

Beatrix is a girl's name of English origin meaning “voyager, traveller.” In 2024 it was given to 163 girls in the United States.

Beatrix at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“voyager, traveller”
Also spelled
Late

About the name Beatrix

Beatrix belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “voyager, traveller” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Late.

In the United States, Beatrix first appears in Social Security records in 1883. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #760 in 1883, and in 2024 163 babies received the name — 3,944 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Beatrix in US records

First recorded (US)
1883
Best US rank
#760 in 1883
Peak year
2019
Babies named Beatrix in 2024
163
Total since 1880
3,944

Beatrix in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#152 in 2017
Babies named Beatrix in 2025
173
Total since 1996
4,490

Spellings & short forms

Late

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Beatrix mean?

Beatrix means “voyager, traveller” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Beatrix a boy or girl name?

Beatrix is a girl name. In 2024, 163 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Beatrix?

Beatrix comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Late.

How popular is the name Beatrix?

Beatrix first appears in US records in 1883. Its best-ever ranking was #760 in 1883, and 163 babies were given the name in 2024.

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