Rising since 2010, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Benelli since 2010
Babies named Benelli per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 100 | 0 |
| 2020s | 135 | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Benelli is a very rare modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2010. Its rank of 6,325 in 2025 makes it an uncommon choice, with only about 1 in 89,293 newborns receiving the name. The name saw its highest usage in 2020, and its trajectory has been rising since 2010, indicating slow but steady growth in popularity. With no strong ties to any particular state, Benelli appears to be a modern coinage, possibly inspired by the Italian surname or as a creative feminine form. Its sound fits in with the trend of feminine names ending in -elli, though it remains a distinctive and relatively new addition to the baby name landscape.
Benelli first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2010. It most likely originated as a modern coinage, possibly inspired by the Italian surname Benelli (e.g., the motorcycle manufacturer) or as a feminine variant of Ben or Benjamin with the fashionable -elli suffix. The name has no ancient or traditional roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ben, Nelli
Sibling names for Benelli
Names that share Benelli's style, for a brother or sister.
