Benny is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 49,144 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 593 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 69 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.
Babies named Benny per year — United States (1882–2025). United States peaked in 1948 (1,074/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2025 (69/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2023 (13/yr).
Benny reached its peak in 1948, when it was the #413 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1940s name.
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