How Many People Are Named Benita?

13,658

people in the United States are named Benita

1 in 24,527 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2302

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0041%

Of US population

Peak Year

1961

480 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Spanish
Pronunciation: be-NEE-ta
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Feminine form of BENITO.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
100.0%
Male
0.0%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 64.6 years old

Young (<30) 660
4.8%
Adult (30–60) 4,887
35.8%
Senior (>60) 8,111
59.4%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1889 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 2,129
California 921
Illinois 696
New York 656
North Carolina 465
Alabama 438
Georgia 423
Ohio 406
Pennsylvania 347
Virginia 337

💡 Fun Facts About "Benita"

  • 8 babies were named Benita in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1961
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1889
  • Most popular in Texas

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