Benay
girl nameBenay entered the US charts in 1938, peaked at #2762 in 1944, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1938–2025
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rank today
#2762
peak (1944)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3847 |
| 1940s | #3899 |
| 1950s | #4414 |
| 1960s | #5081 |
| 1970s | #7388 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Benay are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Benay alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Benay in 2025?
- Benay is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Benay most popular?
- Benay peaked in 1944, reaching #2762 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Benay with classmates?
- Benay will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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