NAME PROFILE

Benno

Derived from the Basque words 'loi' meaning mud or silt and 'ola' meaning place or forge; it describes a person who is exceptionally grounded and resourceful, possessing a transformative spirit that allows them to find beauty and strength in the most humble beginnings.

Key Stats

Total births306
GenderMale (1% / 99%)
Peak year2015
Peak generationGen A
First recorded2015
Most recent2015
Syllables2
OriginBasque, Spanish
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Name Traits & Attributes

✨ Double Letter

Top States

NY — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%

Notable People

Ignatius of Loyola (Founder of the Jesuit Order) · Loyola de Palacio (Vice President of the European Commission) · Loyola O'Connor (Silent film actress) · Loyola Hearn (Canadian Ambassador and Minister) · Loyola Brandt (Opera singer and performer)

Nicknames & Diminutives

LolaLoloOla

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