Benicio
Benicio is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Blessed or benevolent.
Origin and history
Benicio is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from the name Benedict, which means blessed. It has grown significantly in popularity in the United States in recent years, largely influenced by modern pop culture and notable actors.
Popularity in the United States
4,665 babies in the United States have been named Benicio since 1880. It ranks #1816 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #724.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34.9 %)
- TX (16.2 %)
- IL (8.2 %)
- FL (7.6 %)
- AZ (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 7 |
| 1990-2000 | 12 |
| 2000-2010 | 855 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,778 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,013 |
Famous people named Benicio
- Benicio del Toro: Actor, Producer
Nicknames
Beni, Ben
Fun facts
- Benicio is closely related to the name Benedict, sharing the same Latin root 'benedictus'.
- Nearly half of all U.S. birth records for Benicio since 1880 have occurred within the 2020-2025 timeframe.