Holding steady.
Popularity of Beadie since 1888
Babies named Beadie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Beadie's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 7 |
| 1890s | 38 |
| 1900s | 88 |
| 1910s | 130 |
| 1920s | 95 |
| 1930s | 56 |
| 1940s | 21 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Beadie is a rare and intriguing name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1888, during an era of creative and diminutive nicknames. It saw its greatest use in the early 1900s, peaking in 1905, a time when soft, old-fashioned names like Mabel and Nellie were common. Despite its early 20th-century popularity, Beadie never cracked the top 1000 ranks, remaining a truly uncommon choice. The trajectory of Beadie's use has been stable, with no significant resurgence in recent decades. Its top states of usage are notably absent, suggesting it was spread thinly across the country. For parents seeking a name with vintage charm and an air of mystery, Beadie offers a unique connection to a bygone era.
Beadie is a rare English given name, most likely a pet form or diminutive of Beatrice. Beatrice derives from Latin 'beatrix' meaning 'she who brings happiness' or 'blessed'. The name appeared in the late 19th century, peaking in the 1900s. It may also be a transferred use of the surname Beadle, an occupational name for a parish official.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Beady
Sibling names for Beadie
Names that share Beadie's style, for a brother or sister.
