Boy nameCurrently #1,196 in the USRising
Benito
//bɛˈnitoʊ//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20236 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Benito's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Benito's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Benito |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 7 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1890 | 10 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1896 | 6 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1899 | 7 |
| 1900 | 10 |
| 1901 | 9 |
| 1903 | 10 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1906 | 16 |
| 1907 | 13 |
| 1908 | 11 |
| 1909 | 13 |
| 1910 | 23 |
| 1911 | 18 |
| 1912 | 24 |
| 1913 | 12 |
| 1914 | 30 |
| 1915 | 34 |
| 1916 | 44 |
| 1917 | 66 |
| 1918 | 58 |
| 1919 | 63 |
| 1920 | 84 |
| 1921 | 75 |
| 1922 | 87 |
| 1923 | 87 |
| 1924 | 121 |
| 1925 | 102 |
| 1926 | 71 |
| 1927 | 94 |
| 1928 | 117 |
| 1929 | 131 |
| 1930 | 102 |
| 1931 | 105 |
| 1932 | 81 |
| 1933 | 89 |
| 1934 | 103 |
| 1935 | 96 |
| 1936 | 94 |
| 1937 | 87 |
| 1938 | 75 |
| 1939 | 82 |
| 1940 | 91 |
| 1941 | 96 |
| 1942 | 79 |
| 1943 | 91 |
| 1944 | 92 |
| 1945 | 98 |
| 1946 | 124 |
| 1947 | 121 |
| 1948 | 116 |
| 1949 | 148 |
| 1950 | 136 |
| 1951 | 125 |
| 1952 | 125 |
| 1953 | 147 |
| 1954 | 139 |
| 1955 | 139 |
| 1956 | 131 |
| 1957 | 131 |
| 1958 | 147 |
| 1959 | 103 |
| 1960 | 130 |
| 1961 | 110 |
| 1962 | 130 |
| 1963 | 139 |
| 1964 | 170 |
| 1965 | 147 |
| 1966 | 120 |
| 1967 | 130 |
| 1968 | 159 |
| 1969 | 148 |
| 1970 | 164 |
| 1971 | 156 |
| 1972 | 143 |
| 1973 | 145 |
| 1974 | 166 |
| 1975 | 151 |
| 1976 | 174 |
| 1977 | 176 |
| 1978 | 154 |
| 1979 | 178 |
| 1980 | 179 |
| 1981 | 173 |
| 1982 | 175 |
| 1983 | 156 |
| 1984 | 157 |
| 1985 | 141 |
| 1986 | 172 |
| 1987 | 152 |
| 1988 | 139 |
| 1989 | 148 |
| 1990 | 164 |
| 1991 | 176 |
| 1992 | 196 |
| 1993 | 176 |
| 1994 | 193 |
| 1995 | 190 |
| 1996 | 198 |
| 1997 | 176 |
| 1998 | 166 |
| 1999 | 177 |
| 2000 | 174 |
| 2001 | 152 |
| 2002 | 147 |
| 2003 | 161 |
| 2004 | 156 |
| 2005 | 152 |
| 2006 | 182 |
| 2007 | 165 |
| 2008 | 146 |
| 2009 | 119 |
| 2010 | 108 |
| 2011 | 125 |
| 2012 | 106 |
| 2013 | 118 |
| 2014 | 92 |
| 2015 | 88 |
| 2016 | 79 |
| 2017 | 104 |
| 2018 | 86 |
| 2019 | 105 |
| 2020 | 101 |
| 2021 | 176 |
| 2022 | 191 |
| 2023 | 201 |
| 2024 | 170 |
Benito through the decades
- Benito peaked in 2023, when 201 babies were named Benito in the US.
- The 1990s were Benito's strongest decade, averaging 181 births a year.
- Benito currently ranks #1,196 in the US and is on the rise.