Baby name
Beate
/bay · AH · tuh/
Meaning
“Blessed”
German feminine form of Beatus; softens blessed meaning with northern European directness
How it ages.
Beate was popular in German-speaking countries mid-20th century and has declined gradually as naming patterns modernized.
The cultural moment.
Germany and Austria show gentle decline from 1950s-1980s peak; minimal revival interest despite vintage name trends.