Benicio
Borrowed from Spanish Benicio.
Every Benicio since 1988 — 4,665 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Benicio
Benicio is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #672 in 2025 with 405 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 4,665 American babies have been named Benicio. Its peak came in 2025, when 405 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 Benicio stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Benicio year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 405 | #672 |
| 2024 | 339 | #754 |
| 2023 | 327 | #778 |
| 2022 | 329 | #768 |
| 2021 | 307 | #798 |
| 2020 | 306 | #773 |
| 2019 | 247 | #886 |
| 2018 | 245 | #888 |
| 2017 | 185 | #1,066 |
| 2016 | 209 | #978 |
| 2015 | 133 | #1,328 |
| 2014 | 128 | #1,344 |
| 2013 | 185 | #1,039 |
| 2012 | 166 | #1,112 |
| 2011 | 149 | #1,185 |
| 2010 | 131 | #1,310 |
| 2009 | 122 | #1,390 |
| 2008 | 103 | #1,553 |
| 2007 | 129 | #1,323 |
| 2006 | 82 | #1,714 |
| 2005 | 97 | #1,485 |
| 2004 | 97 | #1,441 |
| 2003 | 108 | #1,296 |
| 2002 | 59 | #1,893 |
| 2001 | 51 | #2,056 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,292 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,237 |
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Famous people named Benicio
- Benicio del Toro Actor · b. 1967
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Benicio mean?
Borrowed from Spanish Benicio.
How popular is the name Benicio in 2025?
Benicio ranked #672 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 405 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Benicio?
4,665 babies have been named Benicio in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Benicio most popular?
Benicio peaked in 2025, when 405 newborns received the name.
Is Benicio a boy or girl name?
Benicio is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Benicio rising or falling?
Benicio is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Benicio?
Well-known people named Benicio include Benicio del Toro (actor).