Boy · #9,752 in 2026

Benning

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

Current Rank

#9,752

Peak Rank

#9,662 (2016)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2016

First Year

2019

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#9662

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Benning

Benning first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2016, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 7 Bennings were born — ranking #9,662 that year. As of 2026, Benning ranks #9,752 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 21 Bennings have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Benning

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

Bening
Bunning
Binning
Boning
Banning
Beaning
Penning
Bumming
Benon
Burning
Banging
Beaming

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Benning

What does the name Benning mean?

Benning is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2016. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Benning in 2026?

In 2026, Benning ranks #9,752 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Benning most popular?

Benning reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #9,662 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Benning a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Benning?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Benning include Faustin, Warwick, Tolliver. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Benning

Benning is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2016 and has accumulated 21 births in the dataset. Benning's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #9,662. Use the chart and map above to compare Benning'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.