Benicio Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Benicio is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Benicio?
Benicio is spelled B-E-N-I-C-I-O. The name has 7 letters.
Benicio at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Benicio is derived from the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Latin name Benedictus, meaning “blessed.”
- Origin
- Benicio is commonly associated with Spanish and Portuguese speaking cultures as a form of Benedictus.
- Pronunciation
- beh-NEE-see-oh · 4 syllables
Benicio Popularity in 2025
Rank#672
Recorded Births405
- Boys usage rose 82 places to #672 and recorded 66 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 Benicio Mean?
Benicio is derived from the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Latin name Benedictus, meaning “blessed.”
Origin: Benicio is commonly associated with Spanish and Portuguese speaking cultures as a form of Benedictus.
How Do You Pronounce Benicio?
Pronunciationbeh-NEE-see-oh
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Benicio?
- History
- The name Benicio has been used in Spanish and Portuguese contexts as a given name in these linguistic traditions.
Benicio 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 | 405 | #672 |
| 2024 | Boys | 339 | #754 |
| 2023 | Boys | 327 | #778 |
| 2022 | Boys | 329 | #768 |
| 2021 | Boys | 307 | #798 |
| 2020 | Boys | 306 | #773 |
| 2019 | Boys | 247 | #886 |
| 2018 | Boys | 245 | #888 |
| 2017 | Boys | 185 | #1,066 |
| 2016 | Boys | 209 | #978 |
| 2015 | Boys | 133 | #1,327 |
| 2014 | Boys | 128 | #1,344 |
| 2013 | Boys | 185 | #1,039 |
| 2012 | Boys | 166 | #1,111 |
| 2011 | Boys | 149 | #1,183 |
| 2010 | Boys | 131 | #1,309 |
| 2009 | Boys | 122 | #1,390 |
| 2008 | Boys | 103 | #1,553 |
| 2007 | Boys | 129 | #1,323 |
| 2006 | Boys | 82 | #1,713 |
| 2005 | Boys | 97 | #1,485 |
| 2004 | Boys | 97 | #1,440 |
| 2003 | Boys | 108 | #1,296 |
| 2002 | Boys | 59 | #1,888 |
When Was Benicio 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
405 recorded births
National rank #672
2024 · Boys
339 recorded births
National rank #754
2022 · Boys
329 recorded births
National rank #768
2023 · Boys
327 recorded births
National rank #778
Where Benicio 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MA | #246 | 24 |
| CA | #330 | 110 |
| NM | #360 | 5 |
| NV | #362 | 8 |
| IL | #375 | 28 |
| NJ | #488 | 15 |
| CO | #501 | 11 |
| FL | #508 | 35 |