Benedict is a distinctive choice, ranked #721 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Benedict in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#721
US Rank #913
About the Name Benedict
Benedict is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 31 places over five years. Its high point was #165 in 1999, and it now sits at #721. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Benedict is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #913 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Benedict
Unlikely. With around 49 UK babies named Benedict per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Benedict in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Benedict has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 31 places in the last five years. Its peak was #165 in 1999. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Benedict is more popular in the UK (#721) than in the US (#913). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Benedict ranks #913 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
49
UK babies named Benedict (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 31 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Benedict
Likely around 1 other Benedict in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2021–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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