Benny Austin

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Benny Austin — English
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Benny Austin is a name that combines English origins. The first name Benny is a masculine given name of English origin. Benny or Bennie is a given name or a shortened version of the given name Benjamin or, less commonly, Benedict, Bennett, Benito, Benson, Bernice, Ebenezer, Benansio/Benancio or Bernard. Given name Bennie M. Bunn (1907–1943), American Marine officer, Navy Cross recipient Bennie Cunningham (1954–2018), American retired National Football League player Bennie Daniels (born 1932), American former Major League Baseball pitcher Bennie L. The surname Austin: Austin is an English surname, an Old French language contraction of Agustin as Aostin and Austin (regular disappearing of intervocalic [g] from Late Latin to Old French; compare month August: Old French aüst / aoust, French août). Agustin is the popular form of Augustin, equivalent to Augustine. Benny is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 45K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Benny reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Benny

English

Benny or Bennie is a given name or a shortened version of the given name Benjamin or, less commonly, Benedict, Bennett, Benito, Benson, Bernice, Ebenezer, Benansio/Benancio or Bernard. Given name Bennie M. Bunn (1907–1943), American Marine officer, Navy Cross recipient Bennie Cunningham (1954–2018), American retired National Football League player Bennie Daniels (born 1932), American former Major League Baseball pitcher Bennie L.

Surname: Austin

Meaning: great, magnificent

Latin

Austin is an English surname, an Old French language contraction of Agustin as Aostin and Austin (regular disappearing of intervocalic [g] from Late Latin to Old French; compare month August: Old French aüst / aoust, French août). Agustin is the popular form of Augustin, equivalent to Augustine.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Benny is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Benny by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Benny Austin

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Benny Austin:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Benny?
The first name Benny originates from English. Benny or Bennie is a given name or a shortened version of the given name Benjamin or, less commonly, Benedict, Bennett, Benito, Benson, Bernice, Ebenezer, Benansio/Benancio or Bernard. Given name Bennie M. Bunn (1907–1943), American Marine officer, Navy Cross recipient Bennie Cunningham (1954–2018), American retired National Football League player Bennie Daniels (born 1932), American former Major League Baseball pitcher Bennie L.
When was Benny most popular?
The name Benny reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Austin?
The surname Austin originates from Latin. Austin is an English surname, an Old French language contraction of Agustin as Aostin and Austin (regular disappearing of intervocalic [g] from Late Latin to Old French; compare month August: Old French aüst / aoust, French août). Agustin is the popular form of Augustin, equivalent to Augustine.
What are the origins of the name Benny Austin?
The name Benny Austin combines two different traditions: the first name Benny has English roots, while the surname Austin originates from Latin.
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