The nameBeate
Beate is a girl's name of Latin origin, used in Germany, Austria and Scandinavia. It was given in Norway mostly in the late 1960s.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Beate comes from the Latin beata, "blessed".
Origin
Latin, through German.
History
The name peaked in Norway in the late 1960s and in Austria in the mid 1980s. It remains very rare in France and in English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the name Beate
Beate in Austria
Beate was most popular in Austria in the 1980s, with 553 births over the decade, 58% of all recorded babies named Beate. Half of all babies named Beate in Austria were born before 1989, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Beate in Norway
Beate was most popular in Norway in the 1970s, with 1,544 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Beate. Its rise began around 1951, and it peaked in 1969. Half of all babies named Beate in Norway were born before 1973, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Beate in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Beate mean?
Beate comes from the Latin beata, "blessed".
What is the origin of the name Beate?
Latin, through German.
Is Beate a girl's or a boy's name?
Beate is a girl's name.