Holding steady.
Popularity of Beata since 1893
Babies named Beata per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Beata's real moment was 1899.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 17 |
| 1900s | 37 |
| 1910s | 110 |
| 1920s | 92 |
| 1930s | 62 |
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 27 |
| 1960s | 84 |
| 1970s | 176 |
| 1980s | 112 |
| 1990s | 85 |
| 2000s | 79 |
| 2010s | 44 |
| 2020s | 15 |
Meaning & origin
Beata is a name of Latin origin meaning 'blessed' or 'happy'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1893, and saw its peak usage in 1899, when it ranked highest in popularity. Since then, its usage has remained stable but very low; it has not been in the top 1000 in recent decades. The name carries a gentle, spiritual resonance and remains a classic choice in parts of Europe, though it is rare in the United States.
Beata is the feminine form of the Latin word 'beatus', meaning 'blessed' or 'happy'. It was used as a given name in early Christian contexts, often in reference to the Beatitudes or as a name for female saints. The name has been used in Poland, Scandinavia, and other European countries, though it remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bea
Sibling names for Beata
Names that share Beata's style, for a brother or sister.
