Girl · #11,967 in 2026

Benna

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

Current Rank

#11,967

Peak Rank

#3,240 (1947)

Total Babies

186

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1920

First Year

2013

Last Year

1947

Peak Year

#3240

Peak Rank

186

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Benna

Benna first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1920, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1947, when 11 Bennas were born — ranking #3,240 that year. As of 2026, Benna ranks #11,967 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 186 Bennas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Benna

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Benna

What does the name Benna mean?

Benna is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1920. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Benna in 2026?

In 2026, Benna ranks #11,967 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Benna most popular?

Benna reached its peak popularity in 1947, ranking #3,240 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Benna a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Benna?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Benna include Marrietta, Elain, Lowella. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Benna

Benna is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1920 and has accumulated 186 births in the dataset. Benna's peak popularity came in 1947 when it ranked #3,240. Use the chart and map above to compare Benna'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.