Rising since 1996, #672 for boys today.
Popularity of Benicio since 1988
Babies named Benicio per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 855 |
| 2010s | 1,778 |
| 2020s | 2,013 |
Meaning & origin
Benicio entered U.S. naming charts in 1988 and has been consistently climbing since. As of 2025, it ranks 672nd, with approximately 1 in 4,217 newborn boys receiving the name. Its trajectory has been rising since 1996, and it reached a peak rank in 2025. The name is especially popular in states like Massachusetts, New Mexico, and Nevada, reflecting its strong Spanish heritage. Benicio continues to gain favor among parents seeking a distinctive, melodic name with international flair.
Benicio is a Spanish and Italian name derived from the Latin 'Benedictus', meaning 'blessed'. It is a variant of Benedicto and Benito. The name has been in use in the Spanish-speaking world, particularly in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, and gained wider popularity through the actor Benicio del Toro.
Where Benicio is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Benicio” around the world
Where Benicio lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ben, Beni, Benny
Sibling names for Benicio
Names that share Benicio's style, for a brother or sister.
