Benedict Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Benedict is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Benedict?
Benedict is spelled B-E-N-E-D-I-C-T. The name has 8 letters.
Benedict at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- From Latin, meaning “blessed.”
- Origin
- The name Benedict is commonly associated with the Latin term “Benedictus”, which means “blessed.”
- Pronunciation
- BEH-nuh-dikt · 3 syllables
Benedict Popularity in 2025
Rank#814
Recorded Births305
- Boys usage rose 100 places to #814 and recorded 49 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Benedict Mean?
From Latin, meaning “blessed.”
Origin: The name Benedict is commonly associated with the Latin term “Benedictus”, which means “blessed.”
How Do You Pronounce Benedict?
PronunciationBEH-nuh-dikt
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Benedict?
- History
- The name Benedict has historical usage in various European cultures and has been borne by several popes and saints, indicating its longstanding use in Christian contexts.
Benedict Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 305 | #814 |
| 2024 | Boys | 256 | #914 |
| 2023 | Boys | 245 | #928 |
| 2022 | Boys | 234 | #967 |
| 2021 | Boys | 220 | #996 |
| 2020 | Boys | 187 | #1,069 |
| 2019 | Boys | 179 | #1,102 |
| 2018 | Boys | 210 | #984 |
| 2017 | Boys | 169 | #1,129 |
| 2016 | Boys | 152 | #1,229 |
| 2015 | Boys | 153 | #1,205 |
| 2014 | Boys | 140 | #1,272 |
| 2013 | Boys | 109 | #1,492 |
| 2012 | Boys | 87 | #1,729 |
| 2011 | Boys | 58 | #2,232 |
| 2010 | Boys | 87 | #1,739 |
| 2009 | Boys | 85 | #1,774 |
| 2008 | Boys | 101 | #1,571 |
| 2007 | Boys | 89 | #1,700 |
| 2006 | Boys | 130 | #1,284 |
| 2005 | Boys | 158 | #1,048 |
| 2004 | Boys | 54 | #2,164 |
| 2003 | Boys | 58 | #1,987 |
| 2002 | Boys | 57 | #1,943 |
When Was Benedict Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
305 recorded births
National rank #814
2024 · Boys
256 recorded births
National rank #914
2023 · Boys
245 recorded births
National rank #928
2022 · Boys
234 recorded births
National rank #967
Where Benedict Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MN | #287 | 21 |
| NE | #293 | 8 |
| KS | #324 | 11 |
| WI | #437 | 11 |
| IA | #493 | 6 |
| MO | #518 | 11 |
| VA | #525 | 14 |
| IN | #579 | 11 |