Girl nameCurrently #15,619 in the USFalling
Benicia
4 syllablesPeak year: 19827 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Benicia's meaning
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Benicia's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Benicia |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2024 | 5 |
Benicia through the decades
- Benicia peaked in 1982, when 11 babies were named Benicia in the US.
- The 1970s were Benicia's strongest decade, averaging 7 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1998–2024), use of Benicia has fallen 18% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Benicia currently ranks #15,619 in the US and is cooling off.