Total births
170
Boys' name · since 2016
Bento
Since 2016, U.S. Social Security records show 170 babies named Bento, peaking in 2025. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4562
- among boys today
- 170
- born since 2016
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
170 babies have been named Bento since 2016, making it today's #4562 boys' name.
Bento has 170 recorded births among boys since 2016, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4562 as of the latest data, more common than 68% of boys, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2016 to 2025.
- #4562 among boys today
- 170 born since 2016
- 2020s peak decade
- 68% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Bento is currently the #4562 boys' name in America, more common than 68% of boys - 170 born since 2016, peaking in the 2020s.
- #4562
- among boys today
- 170
- born since 2016
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Bento vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4562
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 68% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
78% of everyone ever named Bento was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
31 babies were named Bento in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Bento compares
170 35th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Bento's all-time total is 54% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Bento | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 170 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 31 | 23 | 22,252 |
Bento's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Bento's SSA record in two at 2021 and the more recent half accounts for 65% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 35%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2018, with only 8 births recorded -- set against the 2025 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Bento at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#4,562
Active since
2016
Bento popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2016–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 10 years of records
Bento by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Bento's strongest decade.
132 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 78% of all-time use.
Bento births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s 38
2010s
38 births
- 2020s
2020s
132 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 132 births (78% of all-time use).
Bento by state
Where Bento concentrates geographically, total births since 2016
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Massachusetts | | 23 | 13.5% |
| #2 | Florida | | 16 | 9.4% |
Massachusetts share of Bento's total US births 13.5%
Even split
23 of 170 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bento? ▼
Bento has been given to 170 babies in the U.S. since 2016, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4562 as of the latest data. 31 babies were born in 2025, its single highest year.
When was Bento most popular? ▼
Bento was most popular in the 2020s decade with 132 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Bento most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Bento are Massachusetts (23 births), Florida (16 births).
How long has the name Bento been used? ▼
Records for Bento go back to 2016, giving 10 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Bento? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Benjamin, Ben, Bennett, Bentley, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Bento's data
- Massachusetts records the most Bentos (23 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Massachusetts 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 Bento
Nearby Names Like Bento
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bento
Benjamin Boy
#11 826,830 births
Ben Boy
#800 85,349 births
Bennett Boy
#60 72,514 births
Bentley Boy
#201 60,027 births
Bennie Boy
#2502 52,753 births
Compare Bento side by side: Bento vs Benjamin Bento vs Ben Bento vs Bennett
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 2016–2025 (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. "Bento: #4562 Boys' Name - 170 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bento. 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 Bento 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 June 2026.