How Many People Are Named Benito?

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

Benito
Very Rare
Spanish

Benito means 'blessed one' and has a very rare presence in the US, with only 1 in 30,612 Americans bearing this name. There are around 10,780 people named Benito living today, making it a unique choice that peaked in popularity in 2023.

~2,143
Living in US
1 in 154,666
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Blessed one
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Charismatic Passionate Determined
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

47,067
Worldwide Bearers
#2,573
Global Rank
🇨🇴 Colombia
9,678
🇵🇾 Paraguay
7,209
🇪🇨 Ecuador
5,598
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
5,492
🇨🇱 Chile
5,442
🇧🇷 Brazil
4,172
🇭🇹 Haiti
2,166
🇹🇿 Tanzania
1,134
🇨🇦 Canada
582
🇺🇾 Uruguay
544

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
10,754 (100%)
♀ Female
26 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 52
3,923
Would be under 30 (27%)
5,049
Would be 30–60 (35%)
5,605
Would be over 60 (38%)

All 14,577 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: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
28
Modern Appeal
82
International
5

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

📜 Benito Through the Generations

Benito stands out as a name that's been embraced by newer generations, with its peak year occurring just recently in 2023. The name's current distribution shows a fairly even spread across different age groups, with 27% of those named Benito being under 30, 35% between 30 and 60, and 38% over 60. This suggests a stable trend where the name continues to attract new parents while maintaining a strong presence among older individuals.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 6,248
California 2,533
New Mexico 559
New York 523
Illinois 432
Arizona 297
Florida 264
Colorado 144
Washington 92
New Jersey 71

✨ Similar Names to Benito

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Benito's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Benito

How Many People Have the Name Benito?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,143 people in the United States currently share the name Benito. That works out to roughly 1 in every 154,666 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Benito a Common or Rare Name?

Benito 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 Benito Mean?

Benito means "blessed one" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Benito Most Popular?

The name Benito reached peak popularity in 2023, with 201 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 Benito?

Approximately 2,143 people named Benito live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,143. That works out to roughly 1 in 154,666 Americans.

Is Benito a rare name?

Benito is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 154,666 Americans has this name.

What does the name Benito mean?

Benito means "blessed one" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Benito more male or female?

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

When was Benito most popular?

Benito peaked in 2023 with 201 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 US2,143
All-Time Births2,143
1 in X1 in 154,666
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age52
Peak Year2023
World Rank#2,573
Male %100%
Female %0%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.