How Common is the First Name Benedict?
We estimate that there are 6,582 people named Benedict who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Benedict is the 1,338th most common for men, and the 3,152nd most common overall.
How Old are People Named Benedict?
The average person named Benedict is 30.16 years old.
Is Benedict a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
305 people named Benedict were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 814th most popular name for boys, and the 1,666th most popular overall.
The popularity of Benedict peaked in 1914, when it was the 447th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Benedict a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Benedict is almost exclusively a male name. The Social Security Administration does not record any females born with the name Benedict.
Popularity of Benedict in England
In 2020, Benedict was the 691st most popular name for boys in England and Wales.