Benedict
Every Benedict since 1882 — 10,475 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Benedict
Benedict is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #814 in 2025 with 305 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 10,475 American babies have been named Benedict. Its peak came in 2025, when 305 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Benedict stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Benedict year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 305 | #814 |
| 2024 | 256 | #914 |
| 2023 | 245 | #929 |
| 2022 | 234 | #967 |
| 2021 | 220 | #996 |
| 2020 | 187 | #1,069 |
| 2019 | 179 | #1,102 |
| 2018 | 210 | #985 |
| 2017 | 169 | #1,129 |
| 2016 | 152 | #1,229 |
| 2015 | 153 | #1,205 |
| 2014 | 140 | #1,272 |
| 2013 | 109 | #1,493 |
| 2012 | 87 | #1,729 |
| 2011 | 58 | #2,234 |
| 2010 | 87 | #1,741 |
| 2009 | 85 | #1,775 |
| 2008 | 101 | #1,573 |
| 2007 | 89 | #1,700 |
| 2006 | 130 | #1,284 |
| 2005 | 158 | #1,048 |
| 2004 | 54 | #2,165 |
| 2003 | 58 | #1,989 |
| 2002 | 57 | #1,946 |
| 2001 | 51 | #2,055 |
| 2000 | 61 | #1,784 |
| 1995 | 46 | #1,866 |
| 1990 | 47 | #1,705 |
| 1985 | 47 | #1,431 |
| 1980 | 55 | #1,239 |
| 1975 | 50 | #1,193 |
| 1970 | 43 | #1,262 |
| 1965 | 65 | #920 |
| 1960 | 80 | #845 |
| 1955 | 64 | #933 |
| 1950 | 96 | #701 |
| 1945 | 68 | #743 |
| 1940 | 63 | #782 |
| 1935 | 58 | #816 |
| 1930 | 89 | #655 |
| 1925 | 104 | #615 |
| 1920 | 127 | #545 |
| 1915 | 133 | #482 |
| 1910 | 29 | #525 |
| 1905 | 13 | #669 |
| 1900 | 11 | #789 |
| 1895 | 8 | #805 |
| 1890 | 10 | #633 |
| 1885 | 12 | #551 |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Benedict
- Benedict of Nursia Religious figure · 480–543
- Benedict Anderson Political scientist · 1936–2015
- Benedict Cumberbatch Actor · b. 1976
- Benedict of Aniane Religious figure · 750–821
- Benedict Arnold Military personnel · 1741–1801
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Benedict in 2025?
Benedict ranked #814 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 305 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Benedict?
10,475 babies have been named Benedict in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Benedict most popular?
Benedict peaked in 2025, when 305 newborns received the name.
Is Benedict a boy or girl name?
Benedict is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Benedict rising or falling?
Benedict is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Benedict?
Well-known people named Benedict include Benedict of Nursia (religious figure), Benedict Anderson (political scientist), Benedict Cumberbatch (actor).