Benigno
Benigno is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Kind, generous, favorable, or benevolent.
Origin and history
Benigno is a male given name derived from the Latin word 'benignus', meaning kind, friendly, or favorable. While historically common in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking cultures, it remains a rare choice in the United States, given to relatively few children annually.
Popularity in the United States
1,608 babies in the United States have been named Benigno since 1880. It ranks #3154 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1900.
States where it is most popular
- TX (61.6 %)
- CA (27.1 %)
- NY (10.5 %)
- IL (0.85 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 32 |
| 1920-1930 | 124 |
| 1930-1940 | 115 |
| 1940-1950 | 97 |
| 1950-1960 | 147 |
| 1960-1970 | 173 |
| 1970-1980 | 199 |
| 1980-1990 | 215 |
| 1990-2000 | 228 |
| 2000-2010 | 157 |
| 2010-2019 | 94 |
| 2020-2029 | 27 |
Famous people named Benigno
- Benigno Aquino III: President, Politician
- Benigno Aquino Jr.: Senator, Political Leader
Fun facts
- The name comes from the Latin 'benignus', which combines 'bene' (well) and 'gignere' (to produce).
- Several Christian saints and martyrs throughout Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages bore the name Benignus.