Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Benigno

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

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#2,128 (1990)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1913

First Year

2024

Last Year

1990

Peak Year

#2128

Peak Rank

Total Count

107

Years Active

The Story of Benigno

Benigno first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1913, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 34 Benignos were born — ranking #2,128 that year. As of 2026, Benigno ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 2K Benignos 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

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51-100

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Names that sound like Benigno

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

Benigne
Bonino
Pennino
Banano
Benito
Bonine
Panino
Bonanno
Benoni
Bonano
Penina
Pennine

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Benigno

What does the name Benigno mean?

Benigno is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Benigno in 2026?

In 2026, Benigno ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Benigno most popular?

Benigno reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #2,128 that year with 34 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Benigno a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Benigno?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Benigno include Narciso, Oak, Devine. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Benigno

Benigno is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Benigno's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #2,128. Use the chart and map above to compare Benigno'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.