Benedetto
Every Benedetto since 1912 — 881 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Benedetto
Benedetto is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,497 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 881 American babies have been named Benedetto. Its peak came in 1915, when 21 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Benedetto stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Benedetto year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,497 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,038 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,345 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,405 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,666 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,342 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,006 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,072 |
| 2017 | 6 | #10,947 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 7 | #9,759 |
| 2013 | 6 | #10,898 |
| 2012 | 7 | #9,824 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 8 | #8,899 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,275 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,096 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7,654 |
| 2006 | 11 | #6,962 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,174 |
| 2004 | 20 | #4,279 |
| 2003 | 7 | #8,761 |
| 2002 | 5 | #10,859 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,602 |
| 2000 | 5 | #10,538 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 17 | #3,480 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,344 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 10 | #3,091 |
| 1965 | 8 | #3,008 |
| 1960 | 12 | #2,432 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 9 | #2,597 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 7 | #2,898 |
| 1935 | 8 | #2,733 |
| 1930 | 10 | #2,624 |
| 1925 | 5 | #4,261 |
| 1920 | 12 | #2,471 |
| 1915 | 21 | #1,508 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Benedetto
- Benedetto Croce Philosopher · 1866–1952
- Benedetto Marcello Composer · 1686–1739
- Benedetto Cotrugli Economist · 1416–1469
- Benedetto Antelami Architect · 1150–1230
- Benedetto Cairoli Politician · 1825–1889
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Benedetto in 2025?
Benedetto ranked #6,497 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Benedetto?
881 babies have been named Benedetto in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Benedetto most popular?
Benedetto peaked in 1915, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Benedetto a boy or girl name?
Benedetto is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Benedetto rising or falling?
Benedetto is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Benedetto?
Well-known people named Benedetto include Benedetto Croce (philosopher), Benedetto Marcello (composer), Benedetto Cotrugli (economist).