NAME PROFILE
Benito
Benito is the Spanish/Italian form of Benedict, meaning 'blessed.' it has a charismatic, powerful energy and suggests a person who is visionary, principled, and community-minded.
Key Stats
| Total births | 14,804 |
| Gender | Male (77% / 23%) |
| Peak year | 2025 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 29%CA — 24%NM — 18%NY — 15%IL — 14%
Notable People
Benito Juárez (President of Mexico) · Benito Mussolini (Politician) · Benito Martinez (Actor) · Benito Santiago (Athlete) · Bad Bunny (Musician, born Benito Ocasio)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Beni
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