Total births
22
Girls' name · since 1921
Benilde
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 22 babies named Benilde, peaking in 1928. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 22
- total births
- 1921–1942
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Benilde is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 22 have been recorded since 1921.
Social Security Administration records show Benilde recorded 22 times among girls since 1921, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 1942.
- 22 total births
- 1921–1942 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
22 girls have been named Benilde since 1921, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1942.
- 22
- total births
- 1921–1942
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Benilde was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
7 babies were named Benilde in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
Benilde's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Benilde's full recorded timeline at 1941, 45% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 55% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1921, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1928 peak of 7 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Benilde at a glance
Last recorded 1942Peak year
1928
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Benilde popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–1942
- Peak year (1928)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Benilde by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Benilde's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Benilde births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
12 births
- 1940s
1940s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 12 births (55% of all-time use).
Benilde by state
Where Benilde concentrates geographically, total births since 1921
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 17 | 77.3% |
Texas share of Benilde's total US births 77.3%
17 of 22 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Benilde? ▼
22 babies have been named Benilde since 1921. It was last recorded in 1942. The peak year was 1928 with 7 births.
When was Benilde most popular? ▼
Benilde was most popular in the 1920s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
Where is Benilde most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Benilde are Texas (17 births).
How long has the name Benilde been used? ▼
Benilde has been recorded in Social Security data since 1921, spanning 22 years of data through 1942.
What names are similar to Benilde? ▼
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 Benilde's data
- Benilde's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 1940s (10) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Benildes (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- 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 Benilde
Nearby Names Like Benilde
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Benilde
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 Benilde side by side: Benilde vs Benita Benilde vs Bennie Benilde vs Bentley
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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, 1921–1942 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Benilde: Baby Name Since 1921 - 22 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/benilde. 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 Benilde 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.