Name Legacy

Benita

Recorded 1889–2025 · United States

Benita was most popular in 1961, when 480 American babies were given the name — ranking #799 that year. In 2025 it ranked #15,103, with 11 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 13,669 people named Benita.

Most popular in1961
Rank that year#799
Births that year480
Total since 188013,669

Benita over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Benita’s peak in 1961. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org