boy's name
Jean-Benoît
ZHAHN-buh-NWAH (French)
- Origin French
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 11
- Births on record 1,398
Jean-Benoît is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Jean-Benoît is a name of French origin.
- Peaked in France in 1986, when 60 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1945.
- 3 syllables.
Jean-Benoît Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1940s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 20 |
| 1950s | 80 |
| 1960s | 160 |
| 1970s | 310 |
| 1980s | 420 |
| 1990s | 170 |
| 2000s | 65 |
| 2010s | 10 |
How Popular Is Jean-Benoît?
In 2012, Jean-Benoît was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Jean-Benoît Is Used
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.
How Jean-Benoît Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Jean-Benoit | Jean-Benoit is a spelling of Jean-Benoît, used in Canada, where it ranks #2,637. | 168 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Jean-Benoît
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jean-Benoît Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jean-Benoît over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jean-Benoît
- French ZHAHN-buh-NWAH
Sibling Names for Jean-Benoît
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jean-Benoît — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jean-Benoît
Is Jean-Benoît a girl's or a boy's name?
Jean-Benoît is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jean-Benoît?
Jean-Benoît has 3 syllables.
When was Jean-Benoît most popular?
Jean-Benoît peaked in 1986, when 60 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.