How old is someone named Benito?
The average Benito is 39 years old.
Half of all living Benitos are between 21 and 56.
When was Benito popular?
Benito is a modern favorite: it climbed through the 2000s and hit its high in 2025. 226 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 93 | 0 |
| 1910s | 372 | 0 |
| 1920s | 969 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 914 | 110 |
| 1940s | 1,056 | 460 |
| 1950s | 1,322 | 870 |
| 1960s | 1,383 | 1,100 |
| 1970s | 1,607 | 1,400 |
| 1980s | 1,592 | 1,500 |
| 1990s | 1,812 | 1,700 |
| 2000s | 1,554 | 1,500 |
| 2010s | 1,011 | 1,000 |
| 2020s | 1,067 | 1,100 |
How many Benitos are still alive?
About 11,000 Benitos are alive in the US today. That's 73% of the roughly 15,000 babies named Benito since 1880.
Most Benitos ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Benito?
About one in four living Benitos are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Is Benito an old name?
Somewhat. Benito is older than 64 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 Benito will be 39 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Benito a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.8% of living Benitos are men.
Names the same age as Benito
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Benito's name twin is Juana. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Juana's age curve is the closest match to Benito's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Benito
How old is the average Benito?
The average Benito in the US is 39 years old. The median is 37, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Benito?
About 11,000 Benitos are alive in the US today, out of roughly 15,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Benito most popular?
In 2025, when about 230 baby boys were named Benito.
Is Benito a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 24% of living Benitos, 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