How Many People Are Named Benedetto?

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

Benedetto
Very Rare
Italian

Benedetto means 'blessed' and has been gracing rare souls since records began, with just 1 in 605,647 Americans bearing this unique moniker. That's around 545 people today who carry Benedetto, making it a very rare name indeed. The majority, 46%, are over 60, giving it an older-generation feel.

~3,171
Living in US
1 in 104,525
Americans
1915
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Blessed
🌐
Origin
Italian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Blessed Fortunate Resilient
9
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 9 represents compassion and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

27,749
Worldwide Bearers
#29,580
Global Rank
🇮🇹 Italy
25,165
🇺🇸 United States
1,340
🇩🇪 Germany
183
🇨🇭 Switzerland
172
🇧🇪 Belgium
156
🇬🇧 England
105
🇨🇦 Canada
105
🇻🇪 Venezuela
83
🇧🇷 Brazil
75
🇫🇷 France
71

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
545 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 59
226
Would be under 30 (26%)
244
Would be 30–60 (28%)
397
Would be over 60 (46%)

All 867 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: 1915

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
93
Modern Appeal
17
International
98

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

📜 Benedetto Through the Generations

Benedetto has seen its highest popularity in 1915 when 21 babies were given this name, marking a peak that hasn't been matched since. Today, the average age of those named Benedetto is 59, indicating a strong presence among the older generation. With 226 under 30, 244 between 30 and 60, and 397 over 60, Benedetto shows a clear skew towards older individuals, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name that's remained stable through the decades.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 231
Michigan 10
Massachusetts 6
New Jersey 5

⭐ Famous People Named Benedetto

Benedetto is a common Italian name, the equivalent of the English name Benedict. Notable people named Benedetto include:…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Benedetto

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Benedetto's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Benedetto

How Many People Have the Name Benedetto?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,171 people in the United States currently share the name Benedetto. That works out to roughly 1 in every 104,525 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Benedetto a Common or Rare Name?

Benedetto 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 Benedetto Mean?

Benedetto means "blessed" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Benedetto Most Popular?

The name Benedetto reached peak popularity in 1915, with 21 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 Benedetto?

Approximately 3,171 people named Benedetto live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,171. That works out to roughly 1 in 104,525 Americans.

Is Benedetto a rare name?

Benedetto is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 104,525 Americans has this name.

What does the name Benedetto mean?

Benedetto means "blessed" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Benedetto more male or female?

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

When was Benedetto most popular?

Benedetto peaked in 1915 with 21 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 US3,171
All-Time Births3,171
1 in X1 in 104,525
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age59
Peak Year1915
World Rank#29,580
Male %100%
Female %0%

Check the statistics for any first or last name

Search Names
Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.