Benedict
boy name#814 in 2025Benedict entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #447 in 1914, ranks #814 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1882–2025
#814
rank today
#447
peak (1914)
305
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #735 |
| 1890s | #798 |
| 1900s | #749 |
| 1910s | #522 |
| 1920s | #584 |
| 1930s | #737 |
| 1940s | #740 |
| 1950s | #804 |
| 1960s | #905 |
| 1970s | #1287 |
| 1980s | #1343 |
| 1990s | #1816 |
| 2000s | #1730 |
| 2010s | #1411 |
| 2020s | #948 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Benedict has been most popular in TX, CA, VA.
Living bearers
About 6,700 people named Benedict are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Benedict alive today was born around 1971, making them about 54 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Benedict in 2025?
- Benedict ranks #814 among US boy names in 2025, with 305 babies given the name.
- When was the name Benedict most popular?
- Benedict peaked in 1914, reaching #447 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Benedict with classmates?
- Benedict will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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