Benicio Boy

Popularity: #603 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationbeh-NEE-syo / beˈni.sjoʊ

Spanish; Latin

Meaning

Spanish: blessed; Latin: good fortune

Historical & Cultural Background

Benicio is a name of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin name 'Benedictus', which means 'blessed'. It has gained popularity in various Spanish-speaking countries and among Hispanic communities. The name is often associated with positive connotations of good fortune and blessings. In recent years, it has also been embraced in the United States, particularly due to cultural influences.

Trend Summary

Benicio has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

BenoitBennieBenoBennBenaiahBennison

Variants

  • Beni
  • Ben

International Variants

  • Benedict (English)
  • Benedicto (Spanish)
  • Bénédict (French)

Famous people named Benicio

Benicio del Toro is a Puerto Rican actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'Traffic' and '21 Grams'.

Benicio del Toro won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in 'Traffic'.

Fictional characters named Benicio

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Sibling Suggestions

BenjaminBenedictBeckettBensonBennett

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Benicio was first seen in the United States in 1988. Benicio has ranked as high as #1024 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Florida, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Benicio has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Benicio (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 85
33%
TX 41
16%
FL 27
11%
MA 21
8%
IL 16
6%
AZ 15
6%
NY 10
4%
PA 8
3%
NV 7
3%
CT 7
3%
GA 7
3%
WA 7
3%
NC 6
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19887
19905
19987
20007
200151
200259
2003108
200497
200597
200682
2007129
2008103
2009122
2010131
2011149
2012166
2013185
2014128
2015133
2016209
2017185
2018245
2019247
2020306
2021307
2022329
2023327
2024339