How Many People Are Named Benigno?

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

Benigno
Very Rare
Spanish

Benigno means 'good' in Spanish and is incredibly rare, with only 1,190 people bearing this name out of every 277,355 Americans. That's a very small group indeed! The name peaked in popularity back in 1990 with 34 births.

~1,213
Living in US
1 in 273,248
Americans
1990
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Good
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Kind Gentle Compassionate
3
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 3 are known for their creativity and ability to inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

134,839
Worldwide Bearers
#7,725
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
30,392
🇵🇭 Philippines
23,754
🇵🇪 Peru
11,567
🇦🇷 Argentina
7,165
🇧🇴 Bolivia
6,770
🇲🇿 Mozambique
6,240
🇪🇸 Spain
5,511
🇺🇸 United States
5,219
🇨🇴 Colombia
4,943
🇵🇾 Paraguay
4,432

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,190 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 54
333
Would be under 30 (21%)
662
Would be 30–60 (41%)
613
Would be over 60 (38%)

All 1,608 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: 1990

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
45
Modern Appeal
55
International
99

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

📜 Benigno Through the Generations

Over the decades, Benigno has seen a steady decline in usage, reflecting its status as a name that's both classic and somewhat modern. With an estimated 1,190 people named Benigno living today, the name's distribution across different age groups paints an interesting picture. About 21% of those named Benigno are under 30, while 41% fall within the 30-60 age range, and 38% are over 60. This suggests a fairly even spread, though there's a noticeable dip in younger generations, indicating that the name might be less popular among parents today compared to when it was at its peak in 1990.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 435
California 191
New York 74
Illinois 6

✨ Similar Names to Benigno

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Benigno's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Benigno

How Many People Have the Name Benigno?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,213 people in the United States currently share the name Benigno. That works out to roughly 1 in every 273,248 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Benigno a Common or Rare Name?

Benigno 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 Benigno Mean?

Benigno means "good" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Benigno Most Popular?

The name Benigno reached peak popularity in 1990, with 34 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Benigno?

Approximately 1,213 people named Benigno live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,213. That works out to roughly 1 in 273,248 Americans.

Is Benigno a rare name?

Benigno is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 273,248 Americans has this name.

What does the name Benigno mean?

Benigno means "good" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Benigno more male or female?

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

When was Benigno most popular?

Benigno peaked in 1990 with 34 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US1,213
All-Time Births1,213
1 in X1 in 273,248
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age54
Peak Year1990
World Rank#7,725
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.