Total births
38
Girls' name · since 1918
Beneva
Since 1918, U.S. Social Security records show 38 babies named Beneva, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 38
- total births
- 1918–1953
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
38 girls have been named Beneva since 1918, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Beneva has been recorded 38 times among girls since 1918, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1918 to 1953.
- 38 total births
- 1918–1953 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
38 girls have been named Beneva since 1918, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1953.
- 38
- total births
- 1918–1953
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Beneva was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
6 babies were named Beneva in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Beneva's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Beneva splits its recorded history at 1925: 58% of all births land in the more recent half, 42% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1918 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1923 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Beneva at a glance
Last recorded 1953Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1918
Beneva popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1918–1953
- Peak year (1923)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Beneva by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Beneva's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Beneva births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s
1920s
17 births
- 1930s
1930s
11 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 17 births (45% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Beneva? ▼
Since 1918, Social Security records show 38 babies named Beneva. The most recent recorded year was 1953. Its busiest year on record was 1923, with 6 births.
When was Beneva most popular? ▼
Beneva was most popular in the 1920s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
How long has the name Beneva been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Beneva since 1918 -- 36 years through the most recent 1953 data.
What names are similar to Beneva? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Benita, Bennie, Bentley, Benjamin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Beneva's data
- Beneva's decade-level peak was the 1920s (17 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Beneva
Nearby Names Like Beneva
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Beneva
Benita Girl
#11148 13,669 births
Bennie Girl
#4895 9,936 births
Bentley Girl
#1704 3,535 births
Benjamin Girl
#13577 2,482 births
Bennett Girl
#1064 2,340 births
Compare Beneva side by side: Beneva vs Benita Beneva vs Bennie Beneva vs Bentley
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1918–1953 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Beneva: Baby Name Since 1918 - 38 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/beneva. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Beneva draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.