girl's name
Bennye
BEN-ee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 161
Bennye is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1953 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1923, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Bennye Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 56 |
| 1930s | 36 |
| 1940s | 46 |
| 1950s | 11 |
How Popular Is Bennye?
In 1953, Bennye was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
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.
Names That Peaked Alongside Bennye
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Bennye Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Bennye over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Bennye
- English BEN-ee
Sibling Names for Bennye
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Bennye — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Bennye
How popular is the name Bennye?
In 1953, Bennye was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Bennye a girl's or a boy's name?
Bennye is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Bennye?
Bennye has 2 syllables.
When was Bennye most popular?
Bennye peaked in 1923, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.