Benedict Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Across generations, 'Benedict' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 553rd out of 1654 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 725th out of 1332 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 789th out of 1361 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1199th out of 1399 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2023), it ranked 1100th out of 1274 names. Discover how the name 'Benedict' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Benedict"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Benedict"
"Benedict" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 553rd of 1654 | 2,026 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 725th of 1332 | 1,341 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 789th of 1361 | 1,580 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1199th of 1399 | 247 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2023) | Boy | 1100th of 1274 | 909 |
Regional Popularity of "Benedict" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2023) |
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Regional Popularity of "Benedict" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2023) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Benedict"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Benedict" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.