How old is someone named Benedict?
The average Benedict is 31 years old.
Half of all living Benedicts are between 8 and 54. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Benedicts are much younger than 31.
When was Benedict popular?
Benedict was popular around 1916, faded for decades, and is back: 305 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 122 | 0 |
| 1910s | 979 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,144 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 696 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 775 | 330 |
| 1950s | 830 | 550 |
| 1960s | 708 | 570 |
| 1970s | 452 | 410 |
| 1980s | 530 | 500 |
| 1990s | 493 | 480 |
| 2000s | 844 | 830 |
| 2010s | 1,344 | 1,300 |
| 2020s | 1,447 | 1,400 |
How many Benedicts are still alive?
About 6,500 Benedicts are alive in the US today. That's 62% of the roughly 10,000 babies named Benedict since 1882.
Roughly half of all Benedicts ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Benedict?
About two in five living Benedicts are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Benedict an old name?
Somewhat. Benedict is older than 53 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Benedict will be 28 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Benedict a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: over 99.9% of living Benedicts are men.
Names the same age as Benedict
NAME TWIN
Benedict's name twin is Augustine. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Augustine's age curve is the closest match to Benedict's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Benedict
How old is the average Benedict?
The average Benedict in the US is 31 years old. The median is 21, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Benedict?
About 6,500 Benedicts are alive in the US today, out of roughly 10,000 babies given the name since 1882.
When was the name Benedict most popular?
In 2025, when about 310 baby boys were named Benedict.
Is Benedict a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 39% of living Benedicts, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this