Bennie
Peaked at #130 nationally in 1903, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Bennie has been recorded 16% of the time for girls and 84% of the time for boys.
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Bennie — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#415
in 1929
Current rank
#4896
in 2024
Years tracked
124
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Bennie reached its peak popularity for girls in 1929, ranking #415 nationally with 256 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #13293 (2014) to #4896 (2024) — a 63% improvement.
As of 2024, Bennie ranks #4896 nationally for girls, with 27 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,896 | 27 |
| 2023 | #4,577 | 30 |
| 2022 | #4,391 | 32 |
| 2021 | #5,109 | 25 |
| 2020 | #7,276 | 15 |
| 2019 | #8,677 | 12 |
| 2018 | #8,691 | 12 |
| 2017 | #11,817 | 8 |
Bennie — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#130
in 1903
Current rank
#2522
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Bennie reached its peak popularity for boys in 1903, ranking #130 nationally with 144 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #2894 (2014) to #2522 (2024) — a 13% improvement.
As of 2024, Bennie ranks #2522 nationally for boys, with 53 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,522 | 53 |
| 2023 | #2,582 | 51 |
| 2022 | #2,325 | 61 |
| 2021 | #2,630 | 49 |
| 2020 | #2,421 | 54 |
| 2019 | #2,812 | 44 |
| 2018 | #3,056 | 38 |
| 2017 | #2,681 | 46 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Bennie most popular?
Bennie was most popular in 1903, when it ranked #130 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Bennie becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Bennie?
At least 62,567 babies have been recorded with the name Bennie in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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