Bellatrix
Meaningfemale warrior · Latin
- US rank
- #4,661
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #3,963 in 2024
29 babies were named Bellatrix in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,006 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2008–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Bellatrix you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 55,556 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Bellatrix, 29 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Bellatrix would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBellatrix first shows up in US birth records in 2008, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #3,963.
- New on the sceneBellatrix wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2008.
- TrendBellatrix has climbed 1,006 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,661. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Latin, Bellatrix means “female warrior”. Our records link it to Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Bellatrix
Bellatrix is a girl name of Latin and Spanish origin meaning “female warrior”. It has 9 letters and 3 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-rix”. US birth records list Bellatrix for girls from 2008 to 2025, in 18 of those 18 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #3,963 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,661, with 29 babies.
Origin:Latin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.5 | 219,780 girls |
| 2010s | 8.9 | 112,740 girls |
| 2020s | 19 | 52,957 girls |
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Bellatrix
What does the name Bellatrix mean?
Bellatrix means “female warrior” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Bellatrix?
Bellatrix has Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Bellatrix a boy or girl name?
Bellatrix is a girl name.
How popular is the name Bellatrix?
Bellatrix ranked #4,661 for US girls in 2025, given to 29 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#3,963).