Benito
Pronunciation: [ b-ehn-EET-oh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Benito first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 26 babies have been named Benito in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Benito is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #66,358 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,358
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Benito is also used as a boy name, ranked #1200.
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About the Name Benito
Benito is a girl name .
Is Benito a boy or girl name? Benito is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #66,358 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,200. Benito is more commonly used as a boy name.
Benito is currently ranked #66,358 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Benito include Ben, Beni, Beniy, Beniie, Bey, Beie, and Benkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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