Benoit
Meaningblessed · French form of Benedict
- US rank
- #6,446
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,240 in 1922
13 babies were named Benoit in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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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 131,579 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Benoit, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Benoit would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBenoit first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1922, when it reached #2,240.
- MeaningBenoit is a French form of Benedict, which means “blessed”. Our records link it to French and Latin roots.
About the name Benoit
Benoit is a boy name of French and Latin origin meaning “blessed”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-oit”. US birth records list Benoit for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 55 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1922, when it ranked #2,240 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,446, with 13 babies.
Origin:French namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 8.9 | 111,732 boys |
| 1920s | 7.1 | 140,449 boys |
| 1930s | 4.0 | 253,165 boys |
| 1940s | 1.4 | 699,301 boys |
| 1960s | 1.0 | 1,041,667 boys |
| 1970s | 0.8 | 1,204,819 boys |
| 1980s | 2.4 | 409,836 boys |
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,818,182 boys |
| 2000s | 2.5 | 396,825 boys |
| 2010s | 1.4 | 729,927 boys |
| 2020s | 2.4 | 410,959 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Benoit
What does the name Benoit mean?
Benoit means “blessed” in French, as a form of Benedict.
What is the origin of the name Benoit?
Benoit has French, Latin roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Benoit a boy or girl name?
Benoit is a boy name.
How popular is the name Benoit?
Benoit ranked #6,446 for US boys in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1922 (#2,240).