Bennie

Bennie - A very unique male name

Bennie appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #147. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Bennie and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Bennie? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Bennie. The baby boy name Bennie was given to 17 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2582 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 86,252 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Bennie peaked in popularity 116 years ago in 1910 on position 147.

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Bennie is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Bennie is currently topping the baby name charts in Missouri at position #796 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,626.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Bennie is where you live.

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Bennie origin and meaning

Diminutive of Benjamin or Benedict

A pet form of Benjamin ("son of the right hand") or Benedict ("blessed")

Bennie is the -ie pet form of Ben names, most often Benjamin, and was a standalone favourite in the early 20th century, peaking at 939 births in 1929. US Congressman Bennie Thompson is a prominent current bearer of this exact spelling.

Attested etymology

Bennie is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Bennie, pop culture references for the name Bennie and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Bennie

We've found the following names that sound similar to Bennie, sorted by popularity.

Ben / Benny / Bowen / Boone / Bonnie / Benaiah / Binyomin / Binyamin / Benyamin / Bane /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Bennie

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Bennie a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Bennie?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

BEN-ee · /ˈbɛni/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Benny — Y-spelling of the same diminutive — a separate SSA entry
• Benjamin — Full form Bennie most often shortens

Nicknames: Ben

Famous bearers

• Bennie Thompson — US Representative from Mississippi, longtime congressman (b. 1948) Contemporary

Style

Nickname nameShort form

Why parents choose it

An easygoing vintage nickname name with Southern warmth.

Worth knowing

• It reads as a nickname, and Benny is the more familiar spelling.