Benny

Benny is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 265 boys in the United States.

Benny at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Benny

Benny belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Benny first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #172 in 1939, and in 2024 265 babies received the name — 48,202 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Benny in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#172 in 1939
Peak year
1948
Babies named Benny in 2024
265
Total since 1880
48,202

Benny in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#563 in 2025
Babies named Benny in 2025
69
Total since 1996
632

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Benny mean?

The meaning of Benny is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Benny a boy or girl name?

Benny is a boy name. In 2024, 265 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Benny?

Benny comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Benny?

Benny first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #172 in 1939, and 265 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].