How Many People Are Named Benancio?

Complete statistics for the name Benancio: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Benancio
Very Rare
Spanish

Benancio is a rare Spanish name, with only 180 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,835,937 Americans. That's pretty exclusive! Interestingly, half of those named Benancio are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older feel.

~180
Living in US
1 in 1,835,937
Americans
1999
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Spanish origin, meaning 'blessed'
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Blessed Fortunate Resilient
9
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and understanding.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

11,856
Worldwide Bearers
#54,654
Global Rank
🇵🇪 Peru
3,066
🇲🇽 Mexico
3,002
🇦🇷 Argentina
815
🇺🇸 United States
717
🇨🇴 Colombia
679
🇧🇴 Bolivia
602
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
451
🇵🇦 Panama
408
🇻🇪 Venezuela
375
🇵🇭 Philippines
338

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
180 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 63
49
Would be under 30 (17%)
92
Would be 30–60 (32%)
143
Would be over 60 (50%)

All 284 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1999

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
27
Modern Appeal
73
International
96

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Benancio Through the Generations

Benancio has seen steady usage since its peak in 1999 with 11 births, but it's mostly been a niche choice. Today, there are 180 Benancios in the United States, with a notable skew towards older generations. Of these, 49 are under 30, 92 are between 30 and 60, and 143 are over 60, indicating a strong preference among older demographics. This trend suggests that while Benancio isn't fading away, it's also not gaining much traction among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 75

✨ Similar Names to Benancio

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Benancio's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Benancio

How Many People Have the Name Benancio?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 180 people in the United States currently share the name Benancio. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,835,937 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Benancio a Common or Rare Name?

Benancio is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Benancio Mean?

Benancio means "Spanish origin, meaning 'blessed'" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Benancio in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Benancio Most Popular?

The name Benancio reached peak popularity in 1999, with 11 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Benancio?

Approximately 180 people named Benancio live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 284. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,835,937 Americans.

Is Benancio a rare name?

Benancio is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,835,937 Americans has this name.

What does the name Benancio mean?

Benancio means "Spanish origin, meaning 'blessed'" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Benancio more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Benancio are male and 0% are female.

When was Benancio most popular?

Benancio peaked in 1999 with 11 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US180
All-Time Births284
1 in X1 in 1,835,937
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age63
Peak Year1999
World Rank#54,654
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.