Benny
Male name · ↓ Falling
19,961
Total Births
1948
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1882
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Benny
Benny is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1940s with significant usage. Approximately 19,961 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 111 births |
| 1890s | 242 births |
| 1900s | 570 births |
| 1910s | 1,065 births |
| 1920s | 1,825 births |
| 1930s | 3,118 births |
| 1940s | 3,878 births |
| 1950s | 3,577 births |
| 1960s | 2,244 births |
| 1970s | 1,314 births |
| 1980s | 907 births |
| 1990s | 701 births |
| 2000s | 409 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Benny?
Benny has been given to 19,961 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1948 with 448 births that year.
Is Benny a boy or girl name?
Benny is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Benny most popular?
Benny was most popular in 1948, when 448 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Benny?
Benny first appeared in US records in 1882.