Benedict
Meaning: The name Benedict evokes echoing with strength and ancestral pride
Origin: Latin
Gender: Unisex
Rank in United Kingdom: #334
Total births: 3,506
History: Benedict has long been a favourite in households across England and Wales. The name evokes the pageantry of Trooping the Colour and the splendour of Windsor Castle. It bridges the heritage of the past with the promise of a bright future.
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| Current rank (2024) | #721 |
| Babies named Benedict in 2024 | 49 |
| Total recorded in the United Kingdom | 3,506 |
| Peak year | 1999 (209 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #165 |
| Years in records | 1996–2024 (29 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 66 spots |
Frequently asked about Benedict
What does the name Benedict mean?
Benedict means “The name Benedict evokes echoing with strength and ancestral pride” from Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Benedict?
Benedict has Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “The name Benedict evokes echoing with strength and ancestral pride”.
How popular is Benedict in the United Kingdom?
Benedict ranked #721 in the United Kingdom in 2024 — given to 49 babies that year.
When was Benedict most popular?
Benedict peaked in 1999 with 209 babies registered that year in the United Kingdom.
Is Benedict a boy or girl name?
Benedict is predominantly a boys' name in the United Kingdom — over 90% of Benedicts in registered births are male.
Is the name Benedict rising or falling in popularity?
Benedict has risen 66 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in the United Kingdom — from #787 in 2019 to #721 in 2024.
How long has Benedict been recorded in the United Kingdom?
Benedict appears in birth records in the United Kingdom across 29 years — from 1996 through 2024.