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Summary

The name Benedict has its origins in the Latin word 'Benedictus', meaning 'blessed'. It has evolved through various forms in different languages and gained prominence due to its association with Saint Benedict. The name carries traits of wisdom and piety, and it does not have a biblical background. It has seen continuous use since the Middle Ages and remains a respected name today.

The name Benedict is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Benedict has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Benedict' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 552nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 729th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 811th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1175th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1563rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1724th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1080th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Benedict' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.