Is Benito a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Benito is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Benito?

It’s currently ranked #754 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Benito?

beh-NEE-toh · IPA: /bɛˈniːtoʊ/

Benito Boy

Popularity: #754 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationbeh-NEE-toh / bɛˈniːtoʊ

Spanish; Italian

Meaning

Spanish: blessed; Italian: good

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Benito is derived from the Latin name Benedictus, meaning 'blessed.' It has been popular in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly due to its association with Saint Benedict. The name has also been used in Italy, where it carries similar connotations of goodness and blessing. Benito has historical significance in various cultural contexts, including its use among notable figures in politics and the arts.

Trend Summary

The name Benito has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable increase in recent years.

Variants

Ben
Beni

International Variants

Benedict (English)
Benedetto (Italian)
Benito (Spanish)

Famous people named Benito

Benito Mussolini was an Italian politician and leader of the National Fascist Party.

Benito Juárez was a Mexican lawyer and politician who served as the President of Mexico.

Benito Cereno is a fictional character in Herman Melville's novella of the same name.

Benito Floro is a Spanish football manager known for his work with various clubs.

Fictional characters named Benito

Benito Cereno is a character in Herman Melville's novella, representing themes of power and captivity.

Benito is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' known for his mischievous personality.

Sibling Suggestions

Diego Mateo Santiago Javier Lucia Isabella

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Benito was first seen in the United States in 1880. Benito has ranked as high as #1175 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New Mexico, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Benito has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Benito (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	38	38%
TX	30	30%
IL	11	11%
AZ	8	8%
FL	6	6%
NY	6	6%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	7
1887	5
1890	10
1891	6
1892	6
1896	6
1898	5
1899	7
1900	10
1901	9
1903	10
1904	5
1905	6
1906	16
1907	13
1908	11
1909	13
1910	23
1911	18
1912	24
1913	12
1914	30
1915	34
1916	44
1917	66
1918	58
1919	63
1920	84
1921	75
1922	87
1923	87
1924	121
1925	102
1926	71
1927	94
1928	117
1929	131
1930	102
1931	105
1932	81
1933	89
1934	103
1935	96
1936	94
1937	82
1938	75
1939	82
1940	91
1941	96
1942	79
1943	91
1944	92
1945	98
1946	124
1947	121
1948	116
1949	148
1950	136
1951	125
1952	125
1953	147
1954	139
1955	134
1956	131
1957	131
1958	147
1959	103
1960	130
1961	110
1962	130
1963	139
1964	170
1965	147
1966	120
1967	130
1968	159
1969	148
1970	164
1971	156
1972	143
1973	145
1974	166
1975	151
1976	174
1977	171
1978	154
1979	178
1980	179
1981	167
1982	175
1983	156
1984	157
1985	141
1986	167
1987	152
1988	139
1989	148
1990	164
1991	171
1992	196
1993	176
1994	193
1995	190
1996	198
1997	176
1998	166
1999	177
2000	174
2001	152
2002	147
2003	161
2004	156
2005	152
2006	182
2007	165
2008	146
2009	119
2010	108
2011	125
2012	106
2013	118
2014	92
2015	88
2016	79
2017	104
2018	86
2019	105
2020	101
2021	176
2022	191
2023	201
2024	170