#8902024 rank
1948peak year
46,347babies named Benny since 1880
▲ +65%5-year trend
Benny popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Benny mean?
A diminutive of Benjamin, from Hebrew Binyamin, 'son of the right hand'. An affectionate standby in Jewish communities and mid-century America.
OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Benny
Same era, same vibe — if you like Benny, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Bennys
- Benny Goodman, musician
Spellings & variants
BenBenji
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