Bene
Pronunciation: [ b-EHN-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Bene first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 5 babies have been named Bene in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bene is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #47,972 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #47,972
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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