Holding steady, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Benoit since 1912
Babies named Benoit per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 54 |
| 1920s | 78 |
| 1930s | 42 |
| 1940s | 23 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 19 |
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 26 |
| 2020s | 25 |
Meaning & origin
Benoit has a quiet but steady presence in the United States. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1912, and its peak usage came in 1922, when it was most frequently chosen. As of 2025, it ranks 6,446, with about 1 in 131,390 newborns receiving the name. The trajectory is stable, with no recent revival. California recorded the most Benoits among top states. The name retains a distinctly French character, often associated with French culture and heritage.
Benoit is the French form of Benedict, derived from Latin 'benedictus' meaning 'blessed'. The name has been borne by numerous saints, including Saint Benoît of Nursia (founder of the Benedictine order), and has been consistently used in France since the Middle Ages. It was also adopted by French-speaking communities in Canada and other regions.
Where Benoit is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Benoit” around the world
Where Benoit lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
35
babies in 2024
Quebec
17
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Benoit
Names that share Benoit's style, for a brother or sister.
