Benny is a distinctive choice, ranked #773 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Benny in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#773
US Rank #890
About the Name Benny
Benny is steadily gaining in popularity, up 48 places over the past five years. Its best recorded rank was #651 in 2023, and it currently sits at #773. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Benny 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 #890 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Benny
Unlikely. With around 44 UK babies named Benny per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Benny in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Benny is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 48 places over the last five years to #773 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Benny is more popular in the UK (#773) than in the US (#890). 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.
Notable people named Benny include: Benny Gantz — Benjamin "Benny" Gantz is an Israeli politician and retired army general.; Benny Ray Bailey — Benny Ray Bailey is a former Democratic member of the Kentucky Senate.; Benny Johnson (columnist) — Benny Johnson is an American right-wing political commentator and YouTuber..
Benny ranks #890 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
44
UK babies named Benny (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 48 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Benny
Likely around 1 other Benny in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2024–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Benny
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Benjamin "Benny" Gantz is an Israeli politician and retired army general. He served as a minister without portfolio from 2023 to 2024, as the minister of defense between 2020 and 2022, and as deputy prime minister between 2021 and 2022.
Benny Johnson is an American right-wing political commentator and YouTuber. He has contributed to several conservative media outlets such as Breitbart News, TheBlaze, National Review, and The Daily Caller.
Benny Michael Anders is an American former basketball player. Anders was a forward on the Guy Lewis-coached Houston Cougars teams during the early 1980s.