Boys name · California
Benito in California
In SSA data for California, 2,601 babies are named Benito across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1918. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #466 most popular boys name, with 68 born.
Popularity over time
Benito in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 6 | #363 |
| 1936 | 5 | #478 |
| 1954 | 15 | #520 |
| 1968 | 29 | #468 |
| 1983 | 40 | #457 |
| 1997 | 52 | #480 |
| 2011 | 29 | #810 |
| 2025 | 68 | #466 |
California had the most Benito births in 2025, with 68. Benito's highest rank in California was #317, set in 1928.
Its rank among boys names in California ran from #317 in 1928 to #1497 in 2016, starting at #363 in 1918 and ending at #466 in 2025.
Nationally, Benito's strongest state was New Mexico, where it hit #49 in 1910. See Benito in every state →
How popular is Benito in California?
In SSA data for California, 2,601 babies are named Benito across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1918. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #466 most popular boys name, with 68 born.
How many babies are named Benito in California?
California recorded 68 births of babies named Benito in 2025.
What is the rank of Benito in California?
Benito ranked #466 among boys names in California in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.