Holding steady.
Popularity of Benancio since 1919
Babies named Benancio per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1999, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Benancio's real moment was 1922.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 47 |
| 1930s | 25 |
| 1940s | 17 |
| 1950s | 33 |
| 1960s | 22 |
| 1970s | 37 |
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Benancio is a rare Spanish-origin name that saw its highest recorded usage in 1922, with a handful of births. It has remained consistently rare, with no recent resurgence. The name declined after the 1920s and appears to be stable in its obscurity. Its etymology is uncertain, likely a variant of Venancio, and its usage is largely confined to Hispanic communities in the United States. As a name, Benancio carries a traditional, vintage feel but has never achieved widespread popularity.
Benancio is a rare Spanish given name of unclear etymology. It may be a variant of Venancio, a name derived from Latin 'Venantius' meaning 'hunting' or 'to hunt'. However, the spelling with B- suggests possible influence from Benedict or other B-initial names. The name has seen very limited use, primarily in early 20th-century United States among Spanish-speaking communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ben, Nacio
Variants: Venancio
Sibling names for Benancio
Names that share Benancio's style, for a brother or sister.
