Bennie
Bennie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Bennie
- A diminutive of the male given name Benjamin.
- A diminutive of the female given names Bernice and Bernadette.
Etymology
Diminutives + -ie.
How popular is Bennie?
Since 1880, 9,936 girls and 52,753 boys in the U.S. have been named Bennie (16% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #415 in 1929. Its highest rank for boys was #130 in 1903. In 2025, 114 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Bennie
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Sibling name ideas for Bennie
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Bennie FAQ
What does the name Bennie mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Benjamin. A diminutive of the female given names Bernice and Bernadette. Diminutives + -ie.
How popular is the name Bennie?
Since 1880, 9,936 girls and 52,753 boys in the U.S. have been named Bennie (16% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #415 in 1929. Its highest rank for boys was #130 in 1903. In 2025, 114 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Bennie a boy or girl name?
Bennie is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (9,936 girls and 52,753 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.