Benito
boy name#1002 in 2025Benito entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #512 in 1929, ranks #1002 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1002
rank today
#512
peak (1929)
226
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #833 |
| 1890s | #898 |
| 1900s | #839 |
| 1910s | #940 |
| 1920s | #656 |
| 1930s | #625 |
| 1940s | #626 |
| 1950s | #642 |
| 1960s | #657 |
| 1970s | #650 |
| 1980s | #716 |
| 1990s | #795 |
| 2000s | #1077 |
| 2010s | #1599 |
| 2020s | #1187 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Benito has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 11,000 people named Benito are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Benito alive today was born around 1977, making them about 48 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Benito in 2025?
- Benito ranks #1002 among US boy names in 2025, with 226 babies given the name.
- When was the name Benito most popular?
- Benito peaked in 1929, reaching #512 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Benito with classmates?
- Benito will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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