Benny Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Benny is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Benny?
Benny is spelled B-E-N-N-Y. The name has 5 letters.
Benny at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Benny is a diminutive form of the name Benjamin, which is from Hebrew meaning “son of the right hand.”
- Origin
- Benny is commonly derived as a short form of Benjamin, a Hebrew-origin name.
- Pronunciation
- BEN-ee · 2 syllables
Benny Popularity in 2025
Rank#4,352
Recorded Births32
Rank#840
Recorded Births293
- Girls usage rose 4,594 places to #4,352 and recorded 21 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 48 places to #840 and recorded 26 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 Benny Mean?
Benny is a diminutive form of the name Benjamin, which is from Hebrew meaning “son of the right hand.”
Origin: Benny is commonly derived as a short form of Benjamin, a Hebrew-origin name.
How Do You Pronounce Benny?
PronunciationBEN-ee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Benny?
- History
- Benny has been used as a familiar or affectionate form of Benjamin in English-speaking communities.
Benny Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2010 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 32 | #4,352 |
| 2025 | Boys | 293 | #840 |
| 2024 | Girls | 11 | #8,946 |
| 2024 | Boys | 267 | #888 |
| 2023 | Girls | 9 | #10,312 |
| 2023 | Boys | 209 | #1,044 |
| 2022 | Girls | 11 | #9,056 |
| 2022 | Boys | 211 | #1,044 |
| 2021 | Girls | 6 | #13,464 |
| 2021 | Boys | 217 | #1,006 |
| 2020 | Girls | 6 | #13,453 |
| 2020 | Boys | 170 | #1,144 |
| 2019 | Boys | 161 | #1,188 |
| 2018 | Boys | 148 | #1,244 |
| 2017 | Boys | 131 | #1,360 |
| 2016 | Boys | 122 | #1,421 |
| 2015 | Girls | 5 | #16,419 |
| 2015 | Boys | 118 | #1,438 |
| 2014 | Girls | 5 | #16,513 |
| 2014 | Boys | 140 | #1,272 |
| 2013 | Boys | 142 | #1,243 |
| 2012 | Boys | 135 | #1,293 |
| 2011 | Boys | 149 | #1,183 |
| 2010 | Boys | 153 | #1,179 |
When Was Benny 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.
1948 · Boys
1,065 recorded births
National rank #189
1947 · Boys
1,061 recorded births
National rank #191
1946 · Boys
1,003 recorded births
National rank #184
1949 · Boys
969 recorded births
National rank #206
Where Benny 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UT | #316 | 15 |
| NV | #389 | 7 |
| AZ | #491 | 14 |
| MO | #518 | 11 |
| WA | #576 | 12 |
| NC | #591 | 16 |
| CA | #638 | 44 |
| CO | #756 | 6 |