How Many People Are Named Beatrice?

Official U.S. Social Security & Census demographic profile for Beatrice

⚡ Quick AnswerSSA 1880–2024 · Census 2020

An estimated 51,531 living people in the United States currently have the first name Beatrice. In total, official Social Security Administration records document 85,482 U.S. birth applications with this name between 1880 and 2024, ranking it #46 in all-time national frequency.

Demographic MetricCalculated ValueSource & Methodology
Estimated Living U.S. Bearers~51,531CDC Actuarial Life Table Model
All-Time SSA Births (1880–2024)85,482Social Security Administration
National Popularity Standing#46U.S. First-Name Historical Index
Peak Registration Year1955 (1,880 births)SSA Historical Records
Estimated Living (U.S.)
~51,531
Historical Births (SSA)
85,482
All-Time Rank
#46
Historical Peak
1955

Key Insights for Beatrice

Estimated Living Bearers
~51,531 in U.S.
Actuarial cohort survival model (CDC life tables)
All-Time National Rank
#46
Top 100 All-Time Classic
Historical Peak Year
1955
Single-year highest registration volume
Historical Gender Usage
Predominantly Female
13.9% Male · 86.1% Female
Largest Estimated Population
California
~6,441 living bearers (12.5% of U.S. total)

Key Demographic Statistics for Beatrice

Living Population Model
~51,531

Estimated living U.S. population based on actuarial cohort survival rates.

Total Recorded Births
85,482

U.S. Social Security card registrations recorded from 1880 through 2024.

2020 Decennial Census
75,000

Official count in 2020 U.S. Census first-name frequency returns.

Estimated Average Age
59.9 Years

Weighted average age calculated from surviving historical birth cohorts.

Peak Historical Year
1955

Highest annual total: 1,880 registrations in 1955.

Recent 10-Year Trend
stable (-14%)

Registration change over the recent 2015–2024 window.

Historical Popularity & Annual Trends

Beatrice has maintained a consistent, stable registration level across recent 2015–2024 birth cohorts.

U.S. Birth Registrations for Beatrice (1880–2024)

Peak Era: 1955 (~1,880 recorded births)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA 1880–2024)Includes births with ≥ 5 annual occurrences
📊 View Selected Historical Timeline Data Table (1880–2024)
YearTotal BirthsMaleFemale
201028028
201126026
201223023
201322022
201421021
201519019
201618018
201717017
201816016
201915015
202015015
202115015
202215015
202314014
202414014

Showing 15 most recent milestone years. Source: SSA 1880–2024.

Relative Popularity by Decade

1940s
83/100
1950s
98/100
1960s
86/100
1970s
55/100
1980s
27/100
1990s
10/100
2000s
3/100
2010s
1/100
2020s
1/100

Sex & Gender Distribution in Historical Records

Historically in the U.S., Beatrice has been predominantly feminine (86.1% female vs 13.9% male).

Male: 13.9% (~11,899 births)Female: 86.1% (~73,583 births)

Distribution calculated from cumulative U.S. Social Security application records (1880–2024).

Origin & Meaning of the Name Beatrice

Cultural / Linguistic Origin
Traditional

Linguistic root and etymological background.

Traditional Meaning
"Noble, cherished"

Historical interpretation recorded in onomastic sources.

🏛️ Official Census

Beatrice in the 2020 Decennial Census

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Beatrice appeared 75,000 times, ranking #39 among all first names recorded in 2020 returns.

Census 2020 Count
75,000 Bearers
Census 2020 Rank
#39
Census Sex Breakdown
8% M · 92% F

Where Is the Name Beatrice Most Common?

The largest estimated concentration of living bearers is located in California (~6,441 individuals, accounting for 12.5% of all U.S. bearers). Estimated state-level distribution of living bearers:

StateEstimated Living BearersShare of U.S. Total
California (CA)~6,44112.5%
Texas (TX)~4,7419.2%
Florida (FL)~3,5046.8%
New York (NY)~3,1436.1%
Pennsylvania (PA)~2,0614%
Illinois (IL)~2,0103.9%
Ohio (OH)~1,8553.6%
Georgia (GA)~1,7013.3%

Actuarial Living Population & Average Age Model

Based on cohort survival models applied to 1880–2024 SSA birth registrations, an estimated 51,531 people named Beatrice are living today in the U.S., with an estimated average age of 59.9 years.

Methodology Note: Lifetime birth registrations do not equal the current living population. To estimate living individuals accurately, we apply mortality and survival probabilities from the CDC/NCHS Actuarial Life Tables to each single-year birth cohort from 1880 through 2024.

Estimated Average Age for Beatrice: 59.9 years.

Data Sources, Provenance & Methodology

HowManyOfMe.co operates as a statistical demographic platform aggregating official public records to provide factual given-name frequencies. Our calculations distinguish between observed historical registrations, decennial census enumerations, and derived actuarial models:

  • U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) Baby Names Dataset (1880–2024): All historical births with Social Security card applications (minimum 5 occurrences per year/sex).
  • U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Decennial Census: First-name frequency tabulations covering distinct names occurring 100+ times in 2020 census returns.
  • Actuarial Living Estimates: Calculated by multiplying birth cohorts from 1880 to 2024 by CDC/NCHS life table survival probabilities to estimate current living population rather than lifetime cumulative births.
  • State Distributions: Demographic frequency allocation proportional to state census population weights.
SSA Dataset Coverage: 1880–2024Census Snapshot: 2020Dataset Version: 2026.08.14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beatrice

How many people in the U.S. are named Beatrice?

Approximately 51,531 living people in the United States currently bear the first name Beatrice. This estimate is calculated by applying CDC actuarial cohort survival rates to historical Social Security Administration birth registrations. In total, SSA records document 85,482 birth applications for Beatrice between 1880 and 2024.

What is the all-time popularity rank of Beatrice?

Beatrice ranks #46 in all-time national frequency among U.S. first names. This puts Beatrice among the 100 most common first names in American history.

When was the name Beatrice most popular in America?

The name Beatrice reached its peak historical popularity in 1955, when 1,880 newborn birth applications were recorded in that single year.

What is the origin and meaning of the name Beatrice?

Beatrice has Traditional origins, historically carrying the meaning "Noble, cherished".

What is the gender breakdown for the name Beatrice?

According to cumulative U.S. Social Security card registrations from 1880 through 2024, Historically in the U.S., Beatrice has been predominantly feminine (86.1% female vs 13.9% male).

Where is the name Beatrice most common in the United States?

The largest estimated number of living individuals named Beatrice resides in California, with approximately 6,441 bearers (about 12.5% of the U.S. total).

How many people had the name Beatrice in the 2020 Census?

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Beatrice appeared 75,000 times in census returns, ranking #39 in official 2020 returns.

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