Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Benedetto

Name: Popularity of the name Benedetto in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Benedetto, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#1,505 (1915)

Total Babies

867

5-Yr Trend

-15%

1912

First Year

2024

Last Year

1915

Peak Year

#1505

Peak Rank

867

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Benedetto

Benedetto first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1912, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1915, when 21 Benedettos were born — ranking #1,505 that year. As of 2026, Benedetto ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, falling sharply (-15%). In total, more than 867 Benedettos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Benedetto

Phonetically similar names — useful when Benedetto is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Benedetti
Benedetta
Benedicto
Bendito
Benedight
Bernadette
Bandito
Benedicta
Benito
Bandido
Banditti
Binetti

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Benedetto

What does the name Benedetto mean?

Benedetto is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1912. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Benedetto in 2026?

In 2026, Benedetto ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Benedetto most popular?

Benedetto reached its peak popularity in 1915, ranking #1,505 that year with 21 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Benedetto most popular?

Benedetto has historically been most popular in Massachusetts, New York, Michigan. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Benedetto.

Is Benedetto a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Benedetto is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Benedetto?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Benedetto include Hermann, Goldie, Euell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Benedetto

Benedetto is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 867 births in the dataset. Benedetto's peak popularity came in 1915 when it ranked #1,505. Use the chart and map above to compare Benedetto's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.