Beatriz

Beatriz is a girl's name of Portuguese origin meaning “wayfarer.” In 2024 it was given to 116 girls in the United States.

Beatriz at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
“wayfarer”

About the name Beatriz

Beatriz belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its meaning — “wayfarer” — is the sense carried by its Portuguese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Beatriz first appears in Social Security records in 1894. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #470 in 1990, and in 2024 116 babies received the name — 18,274 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Beatriz in US records

First recorded (US)
1894
Best US rank
#470 in 1990
Peak year
1990
Babies named Beatriz in 2024
116
Total since 1880
18,274

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Beatriz mean?

Beatriz means “wayfarer” in its Portuguese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Beatriz a boy or girl name?

Beatriz is a girl name. In 2024, 116 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Beatriz?

Beatriz comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Beatriz?

Beatriz first appears in US records in 1894. Its best-ever ranking was #470 in 1990, and 116 babies were given the name in 2024.

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