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Benedict

Benedict is a boy name with a modern feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Benedict?

Recorded births named Benedict by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	10,475 births
England & Wales since 1996	3,499 births
Ireland since 1964	219 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Benedict's popularity over time

Babies named Benedict per year — United States (1882–2025). United States peaked in 2025 (305/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1999 (209/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2005 (13/yr).

When was Benedict popular?

Benedict reached its peak in 2025, when it was the #1668 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2020s name.

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