Name meaning & stats
Benigno
Benigno. 1,337 US babies since 1940, peak 1990. Notable Benignos are 1.8× over-represented as politicians.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1990
1,337 US babies were named Benigno between 1940 and 2025.
Where Benignos end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.8× | Medium · 13 people |
| Writer | 1.3× | Low · 4 people |
| Journalist | 1.3× | Low · 3 people |
| Businessperson | 1.4× | Low · 3 people |
Among notable men who are politicians, Benignos show up 1.8× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1990)