Benning
Pronunciation: [ b-EHN-ihng ]
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Benning first appeared in US Social Security records in 2016.
Over 21 babies have been named Benning in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Benning is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #13,988 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,988
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Benning
Benning is a boy name .
Benning is currently ranked #13,988 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Benning include Ben, Benn, Benny, Bennie, Ing, Ingy, Ingie, Bey, Beie, and Benkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Benning include Bennett, Benny, Bennet, Bennie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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