boy's name
Benicio
beh-NEE-see-oh
- Origin Spanish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 4
- Letters 7
- Popularity Top 1000 (US)
- Births on record 5,225
the United States
#673
2025 births
Benicio is a boy's name with 4 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 405 babies in the United States, ranking #673. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in the United States.
- Benicio is a name of Spanish origin.
- Peaked in 2025, when 405 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade.
- Today about 1 in 8,186 babies in the United States is given this name.
- First appears in US birth records in 1988.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Benicio Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 855 |
| 2010s | 1,778 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 2,013 |
How Popular Is Benicio?
In 2025, Benicio was given to 405 babies in the United States, ranking #673 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in the United States.
Where Benicio Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
How Benicio Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Bénicio | Bénicio is a rare spelling of Benicio, written with an acute accent and recorded about 15 times, mostly in France. | 15 |
| Benício | Benício is a rare spelling of Benicio, written with a fada and recorded 7 times, mostly in Ireland. | 7 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Benicio
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Benicio Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Benicio over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Benicio
- Pronunciation beh-NEE-see-oh
Sibling Names for Benicio
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Benicio — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Benicio
How popular is the name Benicio?
In 2025, Benicio was given to 405 babies in the United States, ranking #673 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in the United States.
Is Benicio a girl's or a boy's name?
Benicio is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Benicio?
Benicio has 4 syllables.
When was Benicio most popular?
Benicio peaked in 2025, when 405 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Benicio a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Benicio currently ranks #673 in the United States. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.