Name meaning & stats
Benno
Benno. 160 US babies since 1940, peak 2015. Notable Bennos are 1.6× over-represented as professors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2015
160 US babies were named Benno between 1940 and 2025.
Where Bennos end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | 1.6× | Medium · 14 people |
| Footballer | 0.8× | Medium · 10 people |
| Politician | 0.7× | Low · 8 people |
| Writer | 1.1× | Low · 7 people |
Among notable men who are professors, Bennos show up 1.6× 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 2015)