Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Benedicto since 1921
Babies named Benedicto per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1963, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Benedicto's real moment was 1921.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 13 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 13 |
| 1960s | 27 |
| 1970s | 31 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Benedicto is a Spanish form of Benedict, with a strong religious heritage. In the US, it has never been common, with its peak in 1921 (its first recorded year) at rank #12008. In 2025, about 1 in 341,615 boys were named Benedicto, reflecting its continued rarity. While no single state stands out, it is most likely used in areas with Hispanic populations. The name has remained stable in usage, neither surging nor declining sharply.
Benedicto is the Spanish form of the Latin name Benedictus, derived from 'benedicere' meaning 'to speak well of' or 'to bless'. The name has been used in Christian contexts since the early Middle Ages, notably borne by Saint Benedict of Nursia, the founder of the Benedictine order. It has remained common in Spanish-speaking countries, often in religious families.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ben, Bene, Beto
Variants: Benedicto, Benedito
Sibling names for Benedicto
Names that share Benedicto's style, for a brother or sister.
