Find out how popular the first name Beatriz has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Beatriz by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Beatriz is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Beatriz being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 107 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Beatriz.

The history of the first name Beatriz

The name Beatriz has its origins in the Latin language and can be traced back to ancient Roman times. It is derived from the Latin name "Viatrix", which means "traveler" or "voyager". The name's root is the Latin word "via", meaning "way" or "road".

Over time, the name Viatrix evolved into various forms in different languages. In Spanish and Portuguese, it became Beatriz, while in Italian it became Beatrice. The name made its way into other European languages as well, such as French (Béatrice) and German (Beatrix).

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Beatriz can be found in the 13th-century epic poem "La Divina Commedia" by Dante Alighieri. In the poem, Beatriz is portrayed as Dante's muse and the embodiment of divine love. This literary reference helped popularize the name across Europe.

The name Beatriz has been borne by several notable figures throughout history. One of the earliest was Beatriz de Día (c. 1140 - c. 1175), a renowned Occitan female troubadour from Provence, France. Another notable Beatriz was Beatriz de Portugal (1504 - 1538), the wife of Charles III, Duke of Savoy, and the mother of King Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy.

In the 16th century, Beatriz de Bobadilla (c. 1530 - 1595) was a Spanish noblewoman and a lady-in-waiting to Queen Isabella of Portugal. Around the same time, Beatriz de Jesús (1542 - 1590) was a Portuguese nun and mystic who founded the Conceptionist Order.

More recently, Beatriz Galindo (1465 - 1534), known as "La Latina", was a renowned Spanish scholar and educator who taught the children of Spanish royalty, including the future Queen Isabella of Castile.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Beatriz, which has a rich cultural and linguistic heritage dating back to ancient times.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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