Benuel
Every Benuel since 1945 — 949 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Benuel
Benuel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,671 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1945, 949 American babies have been named Benuel. Its peak came in 2021, when 33 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 Benuel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Benuel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #3,671 |
| 2024 | 31 | #3,621 |
| 2023 | 28 | #3,898 |
| 2022 | 32 | #3,544 |
| 2021 | 33 | #3,430 |
| 2020 | 25 | #4,034 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,374 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,761 |
| 2017 | 26 | #4,004 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5,590 |
| 2015 | 29 | #3,697 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,556 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4,483 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,278 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4,674 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,275 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4,442 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5,083 |
| 2007 | 14 | #5,945 |
| 2006 | 14 | #5,818 |
| 2005 | 17 | #4,842 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,035 |
| 2003 | 16 | #4,840 |
| 2002 | 21 | #3,922 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,705 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,806 |
| 1995 | 16 | #3,874 |
| 1990 | 8 | #5,885 |
| 1985 | 5 | #6,625 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,541 |
| 1975 | 8 | #3,981 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,277 |
| 1965 | 5 | #3,971 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #3,733 |
| 1945 | 6 | #3,019 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Benuel in 2025?
Benuel ranked #3,671 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Benuel?
949 babies have been named Benuel in the United States since 1945, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Benuel most popular?
Benuel peaked in 2021, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Benuel a boy or girl name?
Benuel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Benuel rising or falling?
Benuel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.