boy's name
Benoni
- Origin Norse
- Gender Boy
- Letters 6
- Births on record 395
Benoni is a boy's name. In 1942 it was given to 5 babies in France, ranking #651. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Benoni is a name of Norse origin.
- Peaked in France in 1900, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
Benoni Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1940s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 135 |
| 1910s | 95 |
| 1920s | 85 |
| 1930s | 65 |
| 1940s | 15 |
How Popular Is Benoni?
In 1942, Benoni was given to 5 babies in France, ranking #651 that year. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Benoni
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Benoni Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Benoni over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling Names for Benoni
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Benoni — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Benoni
Is Benoni a girl's or a boy's name?
Benoni is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
When was Benoni most popular?
Benoni peaked in 1900, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.