How Many People Are Named Benedicto?
Complete statistics for the name Benedicto: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Benedicto means 'blessed' and is a rare choice for boys, with only 161 people named Benedicto in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,046,444 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1963 with 9 births, but it's now experiencing a slow rise.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 45All 190 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: 1963Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Benedicto Through the Generations
Benedicto has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, though its peak was in 1963 when 9 babies were given this name. Today, there are around 161 people named Benedicto in the United States, with an average age of 45. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread: 35% are under 30, 38% are between 30 and 60, and 27% are over 60, indicating a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Benedicto's Latin roots
📄 About the Name Benedicto
How Many People Have the Name Benedicto?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 745 people in the United States currently share the name Benedicto. That works out to roughly 1 in every 444,898 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Benedicto a Common or Rare Name?
Benedicto 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 Benedicto Mean?
Benedicto means "blessed" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Benedicto in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Benedicto Most Popular?
The name Benedicto reached peak popularity in 1963, with 9 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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 Benedicto?
Approximately 745 people named Benedicto live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 745. That works out to roughly 1 in 444,898 Americans.
Is Benedicto a rare name?
Benedicto is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 444,898 Americans has this name.
What does the name Benedicto mean?
Benedicto means "blessed" and comes from Latin origins.
Is Benedicto more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Benedicto are male and 0% are female.
When was Benedicto most popular?
Benedicto peaked in 1963 with 9 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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.