Benny
Peaked at #172 nationally in 1939, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1882, Benny has been recorded 1% of the time for girls and 99% of the time for boys.
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Benny — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#1850
in 1937
Current rank
#9008
in 2024
Years tracked
66
1917–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1917, Benny reached its peak popularity for girls in 1937, ranking #1850 nationally with 18 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #16967 (2014) to #9008 (2024) — a 47% improvement.
As of 2024, Benny ranks #9008 nationally for girls, with 11 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #9,008 | 11 |
| 2023 | #10,431 | 9 |
| 2022 | #9,145 | 11 |
| 2021 | #13,752 | 6 |
| 2020 | #13,719 | 6 |
| 2015 | #16,857 | 5 |
| 2014 | #16,967 | 5 |
| 1989 | #8,843 | 8 |
Benny — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#172
in 1939
Current rank
#890
in 2024
Years tracked
142
1882–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1882, Benny reached its peak popularity for boys in 1939, ranking #172 nationally with 864 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1273 (2014) to #890 (2024) — a 30% improvement.
As of 2024, Benny ranks #890 nationally for boys, with 265 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #890 | 265 |
| 2023 | #1,044 | 209 |
| 2022 | #1,045 | 211 |
| 2021 | #1,014 | 216 |
| 2020 | #1,149 | 169 |
| 2019 | #1,189 | 161 |
| 2018 | #1,244 | 148 |
| 2017 | #1,359 | 131 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Benny most popular?
Benny was most popular in 1939, when it ranked #172 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Benny becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Benny?
At least 48,814 babies have been recorded with the name Benny in the US since 1882, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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