Benny
boy name#840 in 2025Benny entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #172 in 1939, ranks #840 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1882–2025
#840
rank today
#172
peak (1939)
293
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #792 |
| 1890s | #669 |
| 1900s | #449 |
| 1910s | #380 |
| 1920s | #299 |
| 1930s | #194 |
| 1940s | #185 |
| 1950s | #239 |
| 1960s | #333 |
| 1970s | #438 |
| 1980s | #584 |
| 1990s | #795 |
| 2000s | #990 |
| 2010s | #1282 |
| 2020s | #994 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Benny has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 28,500 people named Benny are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Benny alive today was born around 1953, making them about 72 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Benny in 2025?
- Benny ranks #840 among US boy names in 2025, with 293 babies given the name.
- When was the name Benny most popular?
- Benny peaked in 1939, reaching #172 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Benny with classmates?
- Benny will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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