NAME PROFILE
Bennie
Bennie is a name of English and Hebrew origin, meaning 'son of the right hand.' It conveys a sense of strength and support, often associated with someone who is dependable and caring.
Key Stats
| Total births | 62,689 |
| Gender | Male (73% / 27%) |
| Peak year | 1929 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | Yes |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 24%GA — 20%MS — 19%LA — 18%AL — 18%
Notable People
Bennie Goodman (Jazz clarinetist and bandleader) · Bennie Jones (American football player) · Bennie F. Smith (Civil Rights leader) · Bennie Maupin (Jazz musician and composer) · Bennie Blades (Former NFL safety)
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