Bennie Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationBEN-ee / /ˈbɛni/English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: son of the right hand; Hebrew: blessed
Historical & Cultural Background
Bennie is often considered a diminutive of Benjamin, which has biblical roots. The name Benjamin is associated with the youngest son of Jacob in the Hebrew Bible. Bennie has been used as an independent name in English-speaking countries. It gained popularity in the 20th century as a friendly and approachable name.
Trend Summary
Bennie has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in the early to mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Benny
International Variants
- Beni (Hungarian)
- Benoît (French)
- Benno (German)
Famous people named Bennie
Bennie Goodman was an influential American jazz clarinetist and bandleader known as the 'King of Swing.'.
Bennie Briscoe was a professional American boxer who competed in the middleweight division during the 1960s and 1970s.
Bennie Thompson is an American politician serving as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives since 1993.
Bennie Lewis is a well-known polyglot and language learning expert who shares his methods online.
Fictional characters named Bennie
Bennie the Ball is a character from the animated television series 'Top Cat,' known for being a loyal friend to the main character.
Bennie is a character in the book 'The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles' by Julie Andrews Edwards, who embarks on a magical adventure.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bennie was first seen in the United States in 1880. Bennie has ranked as high as #342 nationally, which occurred in 1929, and has been most popular in Georgia, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Bennie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bennie (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 26 |
1881 | 32 |
1882 | 33 |
1883 | 21 |
1884 | 51 |
1885 | 51 |
1886 | 43 |
1887 | 48 |
1888 | 77 |
1889 | 66 |
1890 | 54 |
1891 | 75 |
1892 | 90 |
1893 | 78 |
1894 | 121 |
1895 | 82 |
1896 | 96 |
1897 | 96 |
1898 | 116 |
1899 | 94 |
1900 | 153 |
1901 | 100 |
1902 | 124 |
1903 | 144 |
1904 | 158 |
1905 | 136 |
1906 | 133 |
1907 | 145 |
1908 | 158 |
1909 | 187 |
1910 | 218 |
1911 | 227 |
1912 | 392 |
1913 | 446 |
1914 | 598 |
1915 | 663 |
1916 | 720 |
1917 | 730 |
1918 | 819 |
1919 | 834 |
1920 | 856 |
1921 | 775 |
1922 | 915 |
1923 | 772 |
1924 | 873 |
1925 | 897 |
1926 | 865 |
1927 | 851 |
1928 | 832 |
1929 | 959 |
1930 | 916 |
1931 | 822 |
1932 | 883 |
1933 | 815 |
1934 | 813 |
1935 | 934 |
1936 | 888 |
1937 | 885 |
1938 | 872 |
1939 | 877 |
1940 | 845 |
1941 | 838 |
1942 | 883 |
1943 | 850 |
1944 | 820 |
1945 | 793 |
1946 | 885 |
1947 | 923 |
1948 | 835 |
1949 | 808 |
1950 | 758 |
1951 | 808 |
1952 | 749 |
1953 | 771 |
1954 | 746 |
1955 | 722 |
1956 | 733 |
1957 | 660 |
1958 | 638 |
1959 | 597 |
1960 | 551 |
1961 | 518 |
1962 | 513 |
1963 | 520 |
1964 | 513 |
1965 | 448 |
1966 | 443 |
1967 | 369 |
1968 | 376 |
1969 | 331 |
1970 | 350 |
1971 | 311 |
1972 | 271 |
1973 | 245 |
1974 | 245 |
1975 | 261 |
1976 | 219 |
1977 | 237 |
1978 | 246 |
1979 | 249 |
1980 | 208 |
1981 | 209 |
1982 | 199 |
1983 | 166 |
1984 | 159 |
1985 | 143 |
1986 | 162 |
1987 | 149 |
1988 | 145 |
1989 | 149 |
1990 | 142 |
1991 | 127 |
1992 | 105 |
1993 | 106 |
1994 | 110 |
1995 | 98 |
1996 | 89 |
1997 | 95 |
1998 | 74 |
1999 | 76 |
2000 | 73 |
2001 | 72 |
2002 | 72 |
2003 | 52 |
2004 | 70 |
2005 | 54 |
2006 | 71 |
2007 | 54 |
2008 | 54 |
2009 | 49 |
2010 | 59 |
2011 | 53 |
2012 | 44 |
2013 | 55 |
2014 | 40 |
2015 | 52 |
2016 | 48 |
2017 | 46 |
2018 | 38 |
2019 | 44 |
2020 | 54 |
2021 | 49 |
2022 | 61 |
2023 | 51 |
2024 | 53 |