How Many People Are Named Benito?

14,577

people in the United States are named Benito

1 in 22,981 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2217

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0044%

Of US population

Peak Year

2023

201 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Spanish, Italian
Pronunciation: be-NEE-to
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Spanish form of BENEDICT. This name was borne by Mexican president Benito Juárez, and also by Benito Mussolini (who was named after Juárez), the fascist dictator of Italy during World War II.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.2%
Male
99.8%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 50.2 years old

Young (<30) 4,504
30.9%
Adult (30–60) 4,785
32.8%
Senior (>60) 5,288
36.3%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

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

💡 Fun Facts About "Benito"

  • 170 babies were named Benito in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2023
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Texas

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