Benny
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Son of the right hand, blessed
Origin: Hebrew/English
Popularity: Ranked #841 in 2025 with 293 babies born.
History: Benny surged in the 2020s as a casual retro name. Benny Goodman was the King of Swing — his 1938 Carnegie Hall concert changed American music forever. Benny from The Sandlot is every American kid's childhood hero. Benny means jazz royalty and summer baseball.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Benny? About 1 in 10,242 babies born in 2025 were named Benny, or roughly 0.9 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Benny
What does the name Benny mean?
Benny means “Son of the right hand, blessed” from Hebrew/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Benny?
Benny has Hebrew/English origin. The traditional meaning is “Son of the right hand, blessed”.
How popular is Benny?
Benny ranked #840 in 2025 — given to 293 babies that year.
When was Benny most popular?
Benny peaked in 1948 with 1,065 babies registered that year.
Is Benny a boy or girl name?
Benny is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Bennys in registered births are male.
Is the name Benny rising or falling in popularity?
Benny has risen 12795 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #13635 in 2020 to #840 in 2025.
How long has Benny been recorded?
Benny appears in birth records across 143 years — from 1882 through 2025.