How Many People Are Named Bennet?
Complete statistics for the name Bennet: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Bennet, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,819 people in the US today, making up 1 in 181,454 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 67% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2023.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 30All 2,067 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: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Bennet Through the Generations
Bennet has seen a steady rise in popularity, especially among younger generations. With 1,819 people named Bennet living in the US, the name's peak year was 2023, when 87 babies were given this name. The average age of those named Bennet is 30, with 1,387 under 30, 265 between 30 and 60, and 415 over 60. This distribution highlights the name's modern appeal, as it's predominantly favored by younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Bennet's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Bennet
How Many People Have the Name Bennet?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,297 people in the United States currently share the name Bennet. That works out to roughly 1 in every 100,531 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Bennet a Common or Rare Name?
Bennet 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 Bennet Mean?
Bennet means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Bennet in SSA data, approximately 96% are male and 4% are female.
When Was Bennet Most Popular?
The name Bennet reached peak popularity in 2023, with 87 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Bennet?
Approximately 3,297 people named Bennet live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,297. That works out to roughly 1 in 100,531 Americans.
Is Bennet a rare name?
Bennet is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 100,531 Americans has this name.
What does the name Bennet mean?
Bennet means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Bennet more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 96% of people named Bennet are male and 4% are female.
When was Bennet most popular?
Bennet peaked in 2023 with 87 births that year. Current trend: 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.