Benancio
One who carries blessings or good fortune.
Name Census estimates that about 187 living Americans carry the first name Benancio. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Benancio today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Benancio births was 1999 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Benancio. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
187
~ 1 in 1,832,911 Americans
Peak year
1999
11 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
2008 SSA rank
#8,391
Tracked since 1919
Census
Benancio in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 569 people with the first name Benancio, which placed it at #18,829 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#18,829
National first-name rank
People counted
569
569 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
95.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Benancio
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Benancio is Hispanic at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%) and White (1.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Benancio described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Benancio at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino95.8% · 545
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 10
- White1.6% · 9
- Black or African American0.5% · 3
- Two or more races0.4% · 2
Popularity
Benancio: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Benancio from the 1910s through to the 2000s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 47 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Benancio remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Benancio by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Benancio during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Benancios live
Origin
Meaning and history of Benancio
The name Benancio has its origins rooted in Latin, originating from the ancient Roman era. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "benandus," which means "to be blessed." This etymology suggests that the name was initially given to individuals with the intention of wishing them a blessed and prosperous life.
In its earliest recorded use, the name Benancio can be traced back to the 4th century AD, when it appeared in ancient Roman inscriptions and manuscripts. During this period, the Roman Empire had spread its influence across a vast territory, and the name was likely adopted and used by various cultures that fell under its dominion.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Benancio was a Roman soldier who lived in the late 4th century AD. Historical records indicate that he served in the Roman legions stationed in the province of Gaul, which is now modern-day France.
Another notable figure associated with the name Benancio was a Christian monk who lived in the 6th century AD. He hailed from the Italian region of Tuscany and founded a monastery near the city of Siena. His life and teachings were documented in various religious texts, contributing to the preservation of the name's legacy.
In the 9th century AD, a prominent scholar and philosopher named Benancio flourished in the Iberian Peninsula, which was then under the influence of the Moorish civilization. His works on astronomy and mathematics were widely respected and studied throughout the region.
Fast-forwarding to the 12th century, a nobleman named Benancio di Montefalco rose to prominence in the Italian city-state of Perugia. He was a renowned patron of the arts and commissioned numerous architectural projects, leaving a lasting impact on the city's cultural landscape.
During the Renaissance period, a painter named Benancio Veneziano gained recognition for his intricate frescoes adorning churches and palaces in Venice and other parts of northern Italy. His works were celebrated for their vibrant colors and intricate details, showcasing the artistic mastery of the era.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Benancio throughout history, each contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual heritage associated with this ancient Roman moniker.
People
Benancio + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Benancio as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Benancio: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Benancio?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 187 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Benancio going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,832,911 US residents.
Is Benancio a common name?
We classify Benancio as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 284 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Benancio most popular?
The single biggest year for Benancio was 1999, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Benancio is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Benancio in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 569 people with the name Benancio, or 0.19 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #18,829 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Benancio in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Benancio?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Benancio appears almost entirely male. Of the 569 people counted with this name, 99.8% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Benancio?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Benancio is Hispanic at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%) and White (1.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Benancio most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Benancio in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.8% (545 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Benancio in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Benancio a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Benancio in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Benancio still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Benancio in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Benancio can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many Americans are named Benancio?
You can see how many people have the name Benancio on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.