Benedict is a boy name with a modern feel, drawn from real birth records. Below you'll find what Benedict means and where it comes from, plus how many babies have been named Benedict across the United States, UK, Ireland and New Zealand, how popular Benedict has been over the decades, and the year it peaked.
Benedict is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “blessed”. From Latin benedictus, borne by the founder of Western monasticism.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 10,475 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 3,499 births |
| Scotland since 1974 | 165 births |
| Northern Ireland since 1997 | 9 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 219 births |
Counts come from official national birth-registration statistics: U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (Office for National Statistics), Scotland (National Records of Scotland), Northern Ireland (NISRA), Ireland (Central Statistics Office) and New Zealand (Dept. of Internal Affairs). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Benedict per year, United States (1882 to 2025). United States peaked in 2025 (305/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1999 (209/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2005 (13/yr) · Scotland peaked in 2005 (10/yr) · Northern Ireland peaked in 2005 (5/yr).
Benedict is an uncommon baby name in the United States. It was most common in 2025, when it ranked #1,668 nationally (given to 355 babies that year).
Benedicta · Benedicto · Benedikt · Benedicte · Benedykt
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