Benedict
Meaningblessed · Latin
- US rank
- #814
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #447 in 1914
305 babies were named Benedict in the US in 2025. It has climbed 255 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1882–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 5,599 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Benedict, 305 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Benedict would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBenedict first shows up in US birth records in 1882, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 143 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1914, when it reached #447.
- Then vs nowBenedict is 5.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 32,154 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 5,599.
- TrendBenedict has climbed 255 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #814. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedBenedict is most popular in Minnesota, where it ranks #287, followed by Nebraska (#293) and Kansas (#324). It's in the top 1,000 in 21 states.
- MeaningIn Latin, Benedict means “blessed”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Benedict
Benedict is a boy name of English and Latin origin meaning “blessed”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ict”. US birth records list Benedict for boys from 1882 to 2025, in 140 of those 144 years. Its best year was 1914, when it ranked #447 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #814, with 305 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 45 | 22,472 boys |
| 1890s | 63 | 15,949 boys |
| 1900s | 90 | 11,145 boys |
| 1910s | 141 | 7,097 boys |
| 1920s | 104 | 9,620 boys |
| 1930s | 66 | 15,193 boys |
| 1940s | 53 | 19,033 boys |
| 1950s | 41 | 24,248 boys |
| 1960s | 36 | 27,412 boys |
| 1970s | 28 | 36,364 boys |
| 1980s | 29 | 34,831 boys |
| 1990s | 25 | 39,401 boys |
| 2000s | 42 | 23,753 boys |
| 2010s | 72 | 13,912 boys |
| 2020s | 140 | 7,156 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Benedict
What does the name Benedict mean?
Benedict means “blessed” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Benedict?
Benedict has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Benedict a boy or girl name?
Benedict is a boy name.
How popular is the name Benedict?
Benedict ranked #814 for US boys in 2025, given to 305 babies. Its best year was 1914 (#447).