Bennie
Bennie is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Blessed, or son of the right hand.
Origin and history
Bennie is historically a diminutive of Benedict or Benjamin, though it has long been used as an independent given name for both males and females in the United States. While historically more popular for boys, it has maintained a steady presence for girls as a charming vintage nickname name. In recent years, it remains a rare choice for U.S. females, fitting into the trend of traditional masculine diminutives used for girls.
Popularity in the United States
9,936 babies in the United States have been named Bennie since 1880. It ranks #1653 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1911.
States where it is most popular
- TX (28.2 %)
- AL (10.4 %)
- GA (10.2 %)
- MS (10 %)
- AR (8.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 145 |
| 1890-1900 | 230 |
| 1900-1910 | 390 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,167 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,097 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,176 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,873 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,018 |
| 1960-1970 | 354 |
| 1970-1980 | 146 |
| 1980-1990 | 67 |
| 1990-2000 | 6 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 72 |
| 2020-2029 | 190 |
Famous people named Bennie
- Bennie Lee Sinclair: poet, novelist
Fun facts
- Bennie originated as a pet form of names starting with Ben- before establishing itself as a standalone option on U.S. birth certificates.
- Though predominantly registered for males historically, Bennie has consistently been bestowed on females in the U.S. since records began in 1880.