Benny
Benny is a distinctive choice, ranked #563 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Benny in their class.
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 uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Benny in their class.
In the US it sits at #890 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
⭐ Famous People Named Benny
- 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.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Benny
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Benny
Almost certainly the only Benny in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2024–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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