Rising since 2015, #5,722 for girls today.
Popularity of Benni since 2013
Babies named Benni per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 34 | 0 |
| 2020s | 82 | 24 |
Meaning & origin
Benni is a modern diminutive that entered U.S. records in 2013, primarily as a feminine name. Its peak so far is in 2025, when it ranked 5,722 with a frequency of 1 in 76,537 births. The name has been rising in use since 2015, reflecting a trend toward short, nickname-style names. While its origins are German or English, as a short form of Benedikt or Benjamin, it carries the meanings 'blessed' or 'son of the right hand.' The name has not yet appeared in any top state rankings, indicating it remains rare across the country.
Benni is a diminutive of Benedikt (the German form of Benedict, meaning 'blessed') or Benjamin (meaning 'son of the right hand'). It has been used as a standalone name in German-speaking countries and occasionally in English contexts, often for girls as a variant of Benny.
“Benni” around the world
Where Benni lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Sibling names for Benni
Names that share Benni's style, for a brother or sister.
